CNC Miller

Location - Oldham

An established precision engineering manufacturer operating within highly regulated, safety-critical sectors is seeking an experienced CNC Miller to support ongoing production across a modern machining facility. This role is suited to a time-served machinist with strong CNC milling capability and experience working to tight tolerances on complex components.

This is a long-term contract / permanent opportunity with consistent shift patterns, competitive rates, and excellent pension and shift allowance structure.

Shift Pattern

3-shift rotation:

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06:00 - 14:00

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14:00 - 22:00

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22:00 - 06:00

35% shift allowance applies to all shifts if doing 3 shift rota

Pay & Benefits

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£17.16 - £19.75 per hour (DOE) + 35% Shift Allowance

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25 days holiday + bank holidays

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Pension: 10% employer / 5% employee contribution

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Breaks:

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10 minutes paid

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30 minutes unpaid

Key Responsibilities

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Setting and operating CNC milling machines producing high-precision components

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Working with Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens control systems

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Editing offsets and basic programmes at the machine

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Machining components to tight tolerances and exacting quality standards

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Interpreting detailed engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications

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Carrying out in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and other precision measuring equipment

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Adhering to strict quality, safety and documentation procedures

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Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high housekeeping standards

Candidate Requirements

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Time-served or apprenticeship-trained CNC Miller

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Strong background in precision engineering / medium-to-heavy machining

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Proven experience with Heidenhain, Fanuc and/or Siemens controls

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Confident machining complex, low-volume or bespoke components

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Able to work independently across a rotating shift pattern

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Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g. defence, nuclear, aerospace, power generation) highly advantageous