CNC Operator

CNC Operator

Looking for a CNC role with excellent pay, a great work-life balance, and long-term career stability?

We're recruiting for an experienced CNC Operator / CNC Machinist to join a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Pickering. Working within a modern machining environment, you'll operate advanced CNC equipment producing high-quality, tight-tolerance components for a growing and successful business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that invests in its people, offers excellent benefits, and provides long-term career development within a highly skilled engineering team.

What's in it for you?

Training Period

Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm
Approx. 6 months
£17.92 per hour

Permanent Day Shift

4 on / 4 off rotation
6:30am - 6:00pm
44 hours per week
£18.65 per hour
£35 day shift allowance per shift (paid when worked and during holidays)

Excellent Benefits Package

Enhanced annual leave starting at 204.5 hours plus bank holidays
Increased holiday entitlement with length of service
Company sick pay (following probation)
Life assurance at 3 x annual salary
Company pension scheme
Paid time off for hospital, doctor and dentist appointments
Free onsite parking
Cycle-to-work scheme

The Role

As a CNC Operator, you'll play a key role in the production of precision-engineered components, ensuring quality, efficiency and safety standards are consistently met.

Your responsibilities will include:

Setting and operating high-speed CNC machines including milling, drilling, tapping and grinding equipment
Preparing tooling, fixtures and CNC programs for production
Loading materials and monitoring machine performance
Carrying out basic CNC program edits and tool table management
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
Maintaining tooling, cutters and machine consumables
Completing production documentation and quality checks
Working with 3-axis and 4-axis machining centres and Renishaw probing systems
Following all health, safety and quality procedures

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a CNC Operator / Milling, CNC Setter or CNC Machinist
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Commitment to producing high-quality work

Full training will be given to the successful applicants however we are ideally looking for candidates with milling experience.

To apply for this CNC Operative role, please click 'apply now' for immediate consideration. Alternatively, please call Kelly on (phone number removed) for further information.

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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