CNC Operator

Looking for a CNC role with excellent pay, a great work-life balance, and long-term career stability?

We're recruiting for an experienced CNC Operator / CNC Machinist to join a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Pickering. Working within a modern machining environment, you'll operate advanced CNC equipment producing high-quality, tight-tolerance components for a growing and successful business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that invests in its people, offers excellent benefits, and provides long-term career development within a highly skilled engineering team.

What's in it for you?

Training Period

• Monday to Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm
• Approx. 6 months
• £17.92 per hour

Permanent Day Shift

• 4 on / 4 off rotation
• 6:30am – 6:00pm
• 44 hours per week
• £18.65 per hour
• £35 day shift allowance per shift (paid when worked and during holidays)

Excellent Benefits Package

• Enhanced annual leave starting at 204.5 hours plus bank holidays
• Increased holiday entitlement with length of service
• Company sick pay (following probation)
• Life assurance at 3 x annual salary
• Company pension scheme
• Paid time off for hospital, doctor and dentist appointments
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle-to-work scheme

The Role

As a CNC Operator, you'll play a key role in the production of precision-engineered components, ensuring quality, efficiency and safety standards are consistently met.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating high-speed CNC machines including milling, drilling, tapping and grinding equipment
• Preparing tooling, fixtures and CNC programs for production
• Loading materials and monitoring machine performance
• Carrying out basic CNC program edits and tool table management
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Maintaining tooling, cutters and machine consumables
• Completing production documentation and quality checks
• Working with 3-axis and 4-axis machining centres and Renishaw probing systems
• Following all health, safety and quality procedures

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a CNC Operator / Milling, CNC Setter or CNC Machinist
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Commitment to producing high-quality work