Skilled CNC Machinist

NOV; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Membership

Job summary

NOV Greengate in Manchester is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate and set up a range of CNC machines, ensuring high-quality components with precise tolerances. You will read engineering drawings, perform first article inspections, adjust offsets, and support continuous improvement in a high-performance shop.

Based in Greater Manchester, you will work in a safety-driven environment with ongoing training, with career development opportunities across production and process improvement

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in CNC machining.
• Experience operating a variety of CNC machines.
• Experience in a high-productivity machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality parts on CNC machines in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
• Perform machine set-ups, adjustments, and first article inspections on production runs.
• Load parts using overhead lifting equipment and operate CNC controls.
• Set offsets, perform simple program edits, de-burr, and inspect components to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Monitor machine operations and identify malfunctions or deviations, adjusting controls as required.
• Interpret engineering drawings, job orders, and measurement data to determine tooling and machining requirements.

Skills

CNC Machining

Machine Setup

Quality Inspection

Reading Drawings

Safety Awareness

Education

Time-served apprenticeship CNC machining

Tools

Mazatrol

Fanuc Controls

Job description

About the Role

As a Skilled CNC Machinist at NOV Greengate, you will be responsible for operating and controlling numerically controlled (CNC) machines to produce high-quality components with precision and accuracy. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-performance machine shop environment.

Job Description

As a Skilled CNC Machinist at NOV Greengate, you will be responsible for operating and controlling numerically controlled (CNC) machines to produce high-quality components with precision and accuracy. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-performance machine shop environment. You will be involved in the full machining process-from setup and programming adjustments to inspection and troubleshooting - while ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with company standards. This position offers opportunities to develop your technical skills and expand your experience through a variety of production and improvement initiatives.

About The Company

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions that support the global energy industry. We are known for innovation, quality, and reliability, supporting customers across drilling, completion, pump manufacturing, and industrial markets.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a high-performance, technology-driven manufacturing environment
• Exposure to a variety of CNC machines and production processes
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A strong safety-first culture and structured working environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Why Join Us?

Join our Global Family

We offer an inspiring place to work where you can develop your technical expertise and contribute to high-quality manufacturing processes. At NOV, you will work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to grow your career while being part of a global organisation supporting the energy industry.

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

• Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Partner Life Assurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Retail Vouchers
• Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Insurance

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality parts on CNC machines in a safe, timely, and efficient manner
• Perform machine set-ups, adjustments, and first article inspections on production runs
• Load parts using overhead lifting equipment and operate CNC controls
• Set offsets, perform simple program edits, de-burr, and inspect components to ensure conformance to specifications
• Monitor machine operations and identify malfunctions or deviations, adjusting controls as required
• Interpret engineering drawings, job orders, and measurement data to determine tooling and machining requirements
• Apply knowledge of cutting parameters including feed rates, speeds, and tooling selection
• Maintain a clean, organised work area and perform basic preventative maintenance
• Support continuous improvement and general departmental activities
• Ensure full compliance with NOV Quality and HSE policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties in line with business needs

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in CNC machining (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)
• Experience operating a variety of CNC machines
• Experience working in a high-productivity machine shop environment
• Computer literacy
• Understanding of manual handling, slinging, and lifting practices
• Awareness of Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards

Desirable Qualifications

• Proven CNC machining experience
• Manual machining experience
• Multi-axis CNC machining experience
• CNC programming knowledge (e.g., Mazatrol, Fanuc controls)

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication skills across teams and stakeholders
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong customer focus (internal and external)
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-development
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new processes or technologies

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.