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Permanent

CNC Machinist

Questech Recruitment Ltd
Sheffield
money-bag £19 - £20.50/annum
Posted: 30 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Ref: 225668055

CNC Machinist

We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to work for our client based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

The Role – CNC Machinist

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Machining tooling and forgings to specified engineering drawings.
  • Manual turning and CNC machining, including both milling and turning.
  • Operating and understanding Fanuc controls.
  • Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances.
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Carrying out basic maintenance on CNC machinery.
  • Using a range of precision measuring equipment, including:
    • Micrometers
    • Vernier calipers
    • Wall thickness meters
    • Surface roughness gauges

Essential Experience & Skills

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience working within a high-precision manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining processes.
  • Experience with Fanuc controls.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications & Additional Skills

  • Apprentice trained in Mechanical Manufacturing or an equivalent qualification.
  • Forklift licence to RTITB, ITSSAR, or another nationally accredited qualification – advantageous.
  • Overhead crane/lifting certification – advantageous.

Working Hours

Permanent, full-time position

The role operates on a 3-week rotating shift pattern, averaging 42 hours per week.

Week 1 – Nights

Sunday – Night

Monday – Night

Tuesday – Night

Wednesday – Night

Week 2 – Days & Nights

Monday – Day

Tuesday – Day

Thursday – Night

Friday – Night (6 hours)

Week 3 – Days

Wednesday – Day

Thursday – Day

Friday – Day

Pay

£15.92 – £16.77 per hour + 22% shift premium

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist with a strong high-precision manufacturing background to join a well-established organisation in Sheffield.

Questech Recruitment is a specialist engineering support within the Mechanical & Engineering industry, our focus is to support many clients within the M&E Sectors. If you feel you match the desired criteria, or you would like more information on roles such as CNC Machinist , CNC Programmer, CNC Setter , CNC Operator,  we would really like to hear from you.#CNC #CNCProgrammer #fanuc #CNCSetter #CNCOperator #heidenhein #hurco

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