CNC Machinist

Production Operative (CNC Machinist)

Location: Stockton-on-Tees (TS20)

Salary: £12.71 – £14.43 per hour (trainee rate starting from £12.71)

Hours: 37 hours per week – rotating shifts (days, backs, nights)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Central Employment are recruiting for a Production Operative (CNC Machinist) on behalf of a well-established manufacturing client based in the Stockton area. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, technically driven environment within the precision fabrication sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing & mental health support)

Bi-annual attendance bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Salary progression based on performance

Free healthy snacks on site

The Role

Working as part of the production team, you will support daily manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency standards are maintained.

Duties include:

Operating CNC machinery to produce components

Following part set-up sheets and engineering drawings

Completing daily TPM and pre-operation checks

Using handheld tools (e.g. grinders)

Inspecting components to ensure quality standards are met

Monitoring machines and making adjustments where required

Carrying out basic machine maintenance checks

Completing production documentation

Adhering to health & safety procedures at all times

Supporting with general production and manual handling tasks

Requirements

Previous CNC machining experience is essential

Experience within a manufacturing/engineering environment is desirable

Ability to read and work from engineering drawings (preferred)

Experience using hand tools (advantageous)

Any experience with Mazak, Haas, Hurco or Correa machinery is beneficial

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or similar) is desirable but not essential

About You

Strong work ethic and reliable

Flexible approach to shift work and job rotation

Keen to learn and develop new skills

Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Good communication skills

High attention to detail

Safety-conscious mindset

All training will be provided, with ongoing development available.

Please note you must have the right to work in the UK, and drug and alcohol testing is carried out in line with site policy