Cnc Machinist

Job Title: CNC Machinist Location: Knottingley Hourly Rate: Circa £45,000 Shifts: 8am - 4pm M-T 8am - 1pm F Benefits: * Permanent position within an established engineering business * Long-term, stable engineering environment * Opportunity to work on large and technically interesting components * Varied machining work rather than repetitive high-volume production * Opportunity to develop experience across specialist machinery The Company: Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting an established heavy engineering business looking to strengthen its machining team with an experienced CNC Machinist. Operating from a large, specialist engineering facility, the business undertakes varied machining work involving large components, repair work and one-off engineering projects. Due to continued demand and plans to expand the workforce, they are now looking for a CNC Machinist who can bring strong machining knowledge to the workshop. Job Description: As a CNC Machinist, you will work across specialist CNC machinery, with a particular focus on machines operating Siemens 840D controls. The role includes needing to work mainly on a horizontal boring machine alongside other CNC equipment. The horizontal boring work is predominantly suited to someone from a milling background, although broader machining experience would be highly advantageous. Responsibilities will include: * Programming using Siemens 840D controls * Working predominantly on horizontal boring/milling operations * Machining large and varied engineering components * Setting jobs and producing components to engineering requirements * Supporting other CNC machining activities throughout the workshop * Working confidently and safely around large machinery and components Skills & Experience: The ideal CNC Machinist will have: * Experience programming, setting and operating CNC machinery * Siemens experience, ideally Siemens 840D * A strong CNC milling or horizontal boring background * Experience within heavy engineering would be beneficial but is not essential * Confidence working with larger machines and components * Broader milling and turning knowledge would be advantageous The business understands that experienced Union machine operators are extremely difficult to find, so applications are welcomed from a CNC Machinist with transferable horizontal boring or milling experience. Why Should You Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a CNC Machinist looking to move away from repetitive production machining and work within a specialist heavy engineering environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work with unusual, large-scale machinery, develop your existing skills and become part of an experienced workshop team. If you’re an experienced CNC Machinist with Siemens programming experience and want a technically varied long-term position, this could be an excellent next move