CNC Machinist
Holt Engineering · Reading, South East
CNC Machinist at Holt Engineering, based in Reading, South East, paying £17.00 - £19.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £17.00 - £19.00 per hour
- Location
- Reading, South East
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 4 Oct 2026
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
30% below the typical rate for cnc machinist
Reference https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/cnc-machinist-6/
About the role
Poole, Dorset
£17ph to £19ph
Full Time
A well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Poole is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join its skilled workshop team.
This is a hands-on role offering long-term stability, varied work, and opportunities to develop within a successful engineering business.
The Role You will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machinery to manufacture high-precision components, ensuring all work is completed to engineering drawings and the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Programming, setting, and operating XYZ CNC machines.
- Working on manual lathes and milling machines.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Selecting tooling, setting offsets, and proving out new programs.
- Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances.
- Carrying out self-inspection throughout production using measuring equipment.
- Deburring and finishing components where required.
- Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping, and health & safety.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a CNC Machinist.
- Experience programming, setting, and operating XYZ CNC machines, CNC lathes, and CNC mills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience working to tight tolerances.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Competitive salary.
- Permanent full-time position (40 hours per week).
- Company pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Career development opportunities.
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Rio on [phone removed] for more information.
Reference: https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/cnc-machinist-6/ · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 4 Oct 2026 · Listed via Holt Engineering
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