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