CNC Machinist

Rhino Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced CNC Machinist – Programmer, Setter & Operator on behalf of an established engineering business in North Yorkshire.

The company specialises in precision engineering, manufacturing components for a range of industries, including defence, marine, rail and power. Following investment in new machinery and continued business growth, they are looking for an experienced machinist to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, program and operate medium to large CNC vertical or horizontal borers.

• Machine a range of castings, forgings, profiles and fabrications in various metals.

• Set up and machine one-off jobs to meet required specifications.

• Use manual measuring equipment to check dimensions and surface finishes.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure components are manufactured accurately.

• Work alongside the machine shop supervisor, team leaders, quality team and CNC Manufacturing Engineer.

• Maintain high standards of quality when machining and handling customer components.

Essential Requirements

• Time-served machinist with a completed machine shop apprenticeship.

• Experience working with milling machines or horizontal borers.

• Ability to set up one-off machining jobs.

• CNC programming experience.

• Competent using manual measuring equipment to check dimensions and surface finishes.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Salary: Effective hourly rate of £21.19, including night shift rate and shift allowance.

Overtime Rate: £26.96 per hour.

Location: North Yorkshire.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.

Working Hours:

The role operates on a two-week rotating shift pattern with compressed hours.

• Day shifts: Monday to Thursday, 07:00–17:30 (four 10-hour shifts).

• Night shifts: Monday to Wednesday, 19:00–05:00, and Thursday, 17:30–03:30 (four shifts).

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Subsidised canteen.

• Health cash plan.

• Life assurance.

• Pension scheme.

• Free on-site parking and cycle storage.

• Cycle to Work scheme and Technology Scheme.

• Company social events.

• Employee recognition schemes and long-service awards.

To Apply

If you have experience programming, setting and operating CNC machinery and are looking for a new opportunity within a well-established engineering business, contact Rhino Recruitment to discuss the role further.