CNC Machinist, £42,347 + 25% Shift Allowance, Blantyre, Permanent

Benefits:

• Salary of £42,347.24 plus 25% shift allowance
• Permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
• Move onto a three-shift rotation once fully trained
• Excellent benefits package including:
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical healthcare
• Prescription protection eyewear
• Employee retail discounts
• 33 days holiday, including Christmas shutdown
• Genuine opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Supportive working culture focused on safety, quality, and teamwork

Responsibilities:

• Set up, program, and operate 5-axis CNC milling machines
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
• Monitor machine performance and adjust parameters to maintain quality and efficiency
• Carry out routine maintenance, cleaning, and general machine care
• Inspect finished components to ensure they meet required specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor machining issues to minimise downtime
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve processes
• Maintain high standards of organisation and safety, following 5S and lean principles

Requirements:

• Time-served engineer or equivalent technical qualification
• Proven experience in CNC machining, specifically 5-axis milling
• Strong programming and machine operation skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S (desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on precision and quality
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience producing high-precision components
• Confident in using hand tools with strong manual dexterity
• Knowledge of machine maintenance and care
• Experience in setting, operating, and editing programs on relevant CNC machinery is highly desirable

Shift Pattern:

• Early: Mon–Thu 6:00am–2:00pm, Fri 6:00am–1:30pm
• Back: Mon–Thu 2:00pm–10:00pm, Fri 2:00pm–9:30pm
• Night: Mon–Thu 10:00pm–6:00am, Fri 10:00pm–5:30am
• Night shift start option: Sunday night or Monday night