CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Nuneaton
Full-time - Permanent
£30,000 – £38,500 + Shift Allowance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a well-established manufacturing business at its Nuneaton site. Reporting to the CNC Team Leader, you will play a key role in producing high-quality tooling and components within a precision engineering environment.

This role operates on a split double shift pattern, offering a competitive salary and additional shift allowance where applicable.

The Role

The primary function of this position is CNC machining of tooling for composite component manufacture. You’ll be working with a variety of materials including epoxy boards, carbon composite parts, aluminium, steel, and other metals, producing bespoke components, jigs, and fixtures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines efficiently, ensuring optimal speeds, feeds, and machining practices
• Set up components using fixtures, turn-over plates, and other methods in a timely manner
• Monitor cycle times to ensure consistency with quoted job timings
• Measure tooling and components accurately using micrometers, verniers, and other equipment
• Maximise machine uptime and spindle utilisation, including running multiple machines where appropriate
• Continuously improve processes and share feedback with management and CAM programmers
• Work closely with the CNC Team Leader to ensure materials, tooling, and priorities are aligned
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety
• Carry out preventative maintenance checks on machines
• Support other areas of the site as required
• Interpret engineering drawings where necessary

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ CNC machining experience
• Strong experience setting and operating CNC machines
• Ability to work to tight tolerances in a manufacturing environment

Desirable:

• Experience with Heidenhain, Siemens, or Mazatrol controls
• Time-served machinist background
• Experience in bespoke or low-volume production (non-production line work)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Personal Attributes

• Confident, adaptable, and proactive
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Committed to delivering work on time and to a high standard
• Able to work effectively under pressure

Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site Parking

Closing date is 29^th June 2026
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

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