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Date Added: Thu 19/02/2026

CNC Machinist

Pontefract, WF8, UK
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Company: RECRUIT ENGINEERING

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £15.50 - £17.50/hour

CNC Machinist - Milling & Turning

Hemsworth | £15.50 - £17.50 per hour (depending on experience) | Permanent | Rotating Shifts

We're recruiting CNC Machinists for a globally recognised company in Hemsworth that designs and builds custom staging, set pieces, and stage machinery for the live entertainment industry. We have opportunities for both CNC Setter/Operators and CNC Programmer/Setters working on mills and lathes - producing precision components for major tours, concerts, and events worldwide.

What you'll be doing:

Setting and operating CNC milling and/or turning machines

Programming at the machine (Programmer level)

Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances for bespoke entertainment projects

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Performing in-process inspection to maintain quality standards

Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams

Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work area

What you need:

CNC Setter/Operator:

Proven experience setting and operating CNC mills and/or lathes

Ability to work from engineering drawings

Fanuc controls preferred (other controls considered)
CNC Programmer/Setter:

Experience programming, setting, and operating CNC machines

Confident programming at the machine

Fanuc controls preferred (other controls considered)

Fusion360 knowledge beneficial

What's on offer:

£15.50 - £16.50 per hour (Setter/Operator level)

Up to £17.50 per hour (Programmer level)

Rotating shifts: Week A 06:00-14:00, Week B 14:00-22:00

Permanent role with a global business and stable order books

Genuine progression opportunities

Working on high-profile entertainment projects for major tours and events

Impressive working environment and facilities

This is a permanent position with a company at the forefront of live entertainment production. You'll be machining components for bespoke projects that end up on stages around the world - variety, creativity, and genuinely interesting work.

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