CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Nuneaton
Full-time - Permanent
£30,000 – £38,500 + Shift Allowance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a well-established manufacturing business at its Nuneaton site. Reporting to the CNC Team Leader, you will play a key role in producing high-quality tooling and components within a precision engineering environment.

This role operates on a split double shift pattern, offering a competitive salary and additional shift allowance where applicable.

The Role

The primary function of this position is CNC machining of tooling for composite component manufacture. You’ll be working with a variety of materials including epoxy boards, carbon composite parts, aluminium, steel, and other metals, producing bespoke components, jigs, and fixtures.

Key Responsibilities

Operate CNC machines efficiently, ensuring optimal speeds, feeds, and machining practices
Set up components using fixtures, turn-over plates, and other methods in a timely manner
Monitor cycle times to ensure consistency with quoted job timings
Measure tooling and components accurately using micrometers, verniers, and other equipment
Maximise machine uptime and spindle utilisation, including running multiple machines where appropriate
Continuously improve processes and share feedback with management and CAM programmers
Work closely with the CNC Team Leader to ensure materials, tooling, and priorities are aligned
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety
Carry out preventative maintenance checks on machines
Support other areas of the site as required
Interpret engineering drawings where necessary
Skills & Experience

Essential:

Minimum 5 years’ CNC machining experience
Strong experience setting and operating CNC machines
Ability to work to tight tolerances in a manufacturing environment
Desirable:

Experience with Heidenhain, Siemens, or Mazatrol controls
Time-served machinist background
Experience in bespoke or low-volume production (non-production line work)
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Personal Attributes

Confident, adaptable, and proactive
Strong team player with excellent communication skills
Committed to delivering work on time and to a high standard
Able to work effectively under pressure
Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme
On-site Parking
Closing date is 29th June 2026
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