CNC Machinist
Optimise Recruitment · Engineering
CNC Machinist at Optimise Recruitment, based in Engineering, paying £53,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £53,000 per annum
- Location
- Engineering
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Closes
- 19 Nov 2026
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
About 33% above the going rate for cnc machinist
Reference jobs/cnc-machinist-1965
About the role
Role: CNC Machinists
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £53,000 DOE
Shifts: Days & Various Shift Patterns Available
We’re currently recruiting for skilled CNC Machinists to join a range of established engineering and manufacturing businesses across various industries across Sheffield.
We’re looking for experienced CNC Millers and CNC Turners, with opportunities available on days and a variety of shift patterns. These roles offer excellent earning potential, opportunities to work on interesting and technically challenging projects, and long term opportunities for development and progression.
The Role
Depending on your experience and specialism, your responsibilities may include:
- Working to tight tolerances on small-batch and bespoke work
- Setting and operating a range of CNC turning machines
- Setting and operating a range of CNC milling machines
- Working with CNC controls including Heidenhain, Fanuc, Siemens and similar systems
- Reading, interpreting and working from engineering drawings
- Setting and operating vertical borers
- Machining a variety of castings, forgings and fabrications
- Working with a wide range of materials including steel, duplex, copper, titanium and other specialist materials
- Using overhead cranes safely and effectively
- Carrying out quality checks to ensure components meet required specifications
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
About You
- Previous experience as a CNC Miller, CNC Turner or both
- Strong experience in setting and operating CNC machinery
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience working to tight tolerances
- Knowledge of CNC controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain or similar
- Experience machining a variety of materials
- A strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
Benefits
- Benefits range company-to-company, some companies offer enhanced holiday entitlement & enhanced pension contribution
- Salary up to £53,000
- 35 days annual leave
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Private healthcare
- Overtime opportunities available
- Training, development and progression opportunities
- Days-only and various shift opportunities available
Reference: jobs/cnc-machinist-1965 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Optimise Recruitment
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