CNC Miller (Day Shift)

CNC Miller/Horizontal Borer
Location - Oldham
An established precision engineering manufacturer operating within highly regulated, safety-critical sectors is seeking an experienced CNC Miller to support ongoing production across a modern machining facility. This role is suited to a time-served machinist with strong CNC milling capability and experience working to tight tolerances on complex components.
This is a long-term contract / permanent opportunity with consistent shift patterns, competitive rates, and excellent pension and shift allowance structure.
Shift Pattern
Monday/Friday - 7:30am/3:30pm - 37.5 hours per week
Note - We are looking for candidates that would be open to working shifts at a later period - Shift Allowance between 21%-35%
Pay & Benefits
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£17.16 – £19.75 per hour (DOE) + 35% Shift Allowance
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Pension: 10% employer / 5% employee contribution
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Breaks:
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10 minutes paid
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30 minutes unpaid
Key Responsibilities
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Setting and operating CNC milling machines producing high-precision components
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Working with Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens control systems
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Editing offsets and basic programmes at the machine
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Machining components to tight tolerances and exacting quality standards
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Interpreting detailed engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications
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Carrying out in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and other precision measuring equipment
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Adhering to strict quality, safety and documentation procedures
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Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high housekeeping standards
Candidate Requirements
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Time-served or apprenticeship-trained CNC Miller
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Strong background in precision engineering / medium-to-heavy machining
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Proven experience with Heidenhain, Fanuc and/or Siemens controls
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Confident machining complex, low-volume or bespoke components
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Able to work independently across a rotating shift pattern
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Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g. defence, nuclear, aerospace, power generation) highly advantageous
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed