Time-Served CNC Machinist
Location: Gateshead
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 - 17:15 (37 hours per week, flexibility available)
Salary: £16.24 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced CNC Machinist to join our team in Gateshead. The ideal candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and running CNC machines with a turning bias, though milling experience is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work from engineering drawings to produce high-quality components.

* Program, set, and operate CNC machines.

* Primarily working with turning operations, but milling experience would be a strong advantage.

* Program, set, and run Puma 480 and 700 machines (highly desirable).

* Operate Hass machinery, including ST 30, VF2, and Super Mini Mill (highly desirable).

* Utilise Fanuc controls (essential) and Mazatrol (advantageous).

Candidate Requirements:

* Time-served CNC machinist with demonstrable experience.

* Strong understanding of engineering drawings.

* Ability to program, set, and operate CNC machinery.

* Experience with both turning and milling operations preferred.

* Competence in using Fanuc controls (essential) and Mazatrol (preferred).

* Self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to tight tolerances.

Salary & Benefits:

* Competitive hourly rate of £16.24 per hour.

* After a 12-week probation period, an additional weekly allowance of £94.71, which is paid on holidays and sick leave (not included in the basic rate for overtime calculations).

* Overtime rates:

* 1.3x Monday to Friday

* 1.5x on Saturday

* 2x on Sunday

Working Hours & Flexibility:

* Standard hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 - 17:15 (37 hours per week).

* Flexibility available for earlier start/finish times.

* Overtime opportunities available.

Start Date:

* Immediate start available for the right candidate.

If you have the required skills and experience and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible