Role: CNC Machinist
Location: Keighley
Salary: Up to £40k
On site
 
 
The Opportunity:

We are looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to join a highly skilled, multi-functional team within a well-established engineering business. As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for producing high-quality components for Assembly, Aftermarket, and Spares requirements, working with both medium and large-scale parts.
This CNC Machinist role offers the chance to develop your technical skills, work with advanced machinery, including Waldrich Coburg grinders, and contribute to a quality-driven, collaborative environment. The role is on-site and provides long-term stability, a supportive team, and genuine opportunities for professional growth and development.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate medium to large surface grinders, including Waldrich Coburg machines with Siemens 840D control
• Produce complex components to drawing specifications, ranging from 25kg up to 12,000kg
• Interpret engineering drawings and ensure components meet critical tolerances
• Set components, composite grinding wheels, jigs, and fixtures
• Apply knowledge of materials and machining methods to optimise productivity
• Work independently, plan workloads, and meet production targets
• Maintain a ‘Right First Time’ mindset in a quality-driven environment
• Comply with health and safety standards at all times
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested

• Time-served apprenticeship in machining or equivalent
• Experience operating medium to large surface grinders (training provided if needed)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
• Skilled in using measuring equipment to ensure product conformity
• Experience producing components to tight geometrical tolerances
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Reliable, diligent, and able to work both independently and in a team
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability to learn new techniques and machines
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexibility to work different shifts, overtime, and meet production needs

• Competitive salary package
• External reward scheme 
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme – Employer 5%, raising to 7% after 3 years
• Enhanced Holidays – 28days Bank Holidays
• Clear progression and development opportunities – including worldwide opportunities
• Opportunity to work on complex and varied engineering projects
• Flexitime opportunities
• Workplace healthcare provider
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge engineering processes and technologies