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Machinist

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 29,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bradford

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Machinist 

CNC Milling & Turning 

Location: Bradford, BD4
 Hours: Full-time, Day Shift
 Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
 Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting a hands‑on Machinist to join a specialist Machine Shop within a small, well‑equipped workshop environment. The role is primarily focused on CNC milling and CNC turning, producing one‑off and small‑batch prototype components to support new product development, testing, and continuous improvement activities.

You’ll work closely with Application Engineers, Test teams and other internal departments, translating design concepts into high‑quality, precision‑machined parts. This role suits a machinist who enjoys varied, non‑production work and taking ownership of jobs from drawing through to finished component.

Key Responsibilities

Machine prototype and development components using CNC milling and CNC turning techniques
Program, set and operate CNC machines (programming from scratch)
Plan machining methods, tooling selection and cutting strategies
Work closely with Application Engineers to confirm component and machining requirements
Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment to ensure accuracy
Support Test, Prototype Build, Production, Maintenance and Quality teams as required
Manufacture fixtures and tooling; modify or section components for analysis and testing
Order materials, tooling and consumables for machining activities
Maintain excellent workshop housekeeping and follow engineering best practice
Work independently, managing workload to meet project deadlines
Equipment You’ll Be Working With

Haas SL30 CNC Lathe
Colchester VMC (3‑Axis) with Fanuc control and 4th‑axis add‑on
Colchester semi‑automatic lathe (CNC or manual operation)
Small mill drill
Pillar drill
Chop saw
Off‑hand grinder
Gcoder 2D CAD / CAM software
What We’re Looking For

Time‑served engineering apprenticeship (or equivalent hands‑on experience)
Strong experience in CNC milling and CNC turning
Confident CNC programming experience (essential)
Ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings
Competent using precision measuring equipment
Comfortable working in a prototype / low‑volume environment
Organised, proactive and able to work independently
Benefits

Competitive salary
Day‑shift working pattern
Varied and interesting prototype machining work
Small, modern and well‑equipped workshop
High level of autonomy
Close collaboration with R&D, Test, Production and Quality teams
Interested?

If you’re a Machinist with strong CNC milling and turning experience looking for a hands‑on, varied role, click Apply Now or contact Tom at The Recruitment Group to learn more

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