HR GO Recruitment
CNC Machinists
CNC Machinists at HR GO Recruitment, across the UK, paying £16.00 - £20.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £16.00 - £20.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- UK wide
- Closing date
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
8% below the typical rate for cnc machinist
Reference job/cnc-machinists/uFDgqw9boNTpAqvJ4UFDXV
About the role
CNC Machinists
Job Reference: FJ-ypyfm
Manufacturing and Production Ely, Cambridgeshire £16 - £20 per hour Permanent Share JobCNC Setter / Operator - Turning or Milling (Days or Nights)
We're recruiting CNC Setter/Operators to set, run and support CNC lathes or mills on either days or nights. These are hands-on shopfloor roles where strong setting and operating ability is key. Salary is dependent on experience and shift pattern (shift premiums included). CNC programming experience is an advantage and may attract higher rates.
What you'll be doing
- Set and operate CNC lathes or milling machines to achieve safe, consistent output
- Load programs and set tooling, offsets and work holding to meet component requirements
- Produce first-off parts for inspection/approval
- Self-check and record quality to drawing specifications and tolerances
- Monitor machine performance and adjust where required to maintain output and reduce scrap
- Read and interpret engineering drawings (including complex drawings)
- Carry out routine maintenance within your capability and area
- Support continuous improvement in processes, methods and housekeeping standards
What we're looking for (essential)
- Proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator (turning and/or milling)
- Fanuc control experience preferred (cross-training available)
- Strong drawing interpretation and attention to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding mindset
Desirable (bonus)
- CNC programming experience
- Aerospace experience
Shifts & benefits
- Days: 37.5 hours across a 4-day week (Mon-Thu) - Fridays free
- Nights: 37.5 hours across a 3-day week
- Flexible start/finish times (shift dependent)
- Company pension scheme
- Attendance bonus and long-service awards
- Permanent roles
HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications.
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Reference: job/cnc-machinists/uFDgqw9boNTpAqvJ4UFDXV · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 12 Dec 2026 · Listed via HR GO Recruitment
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