Job Title: Senior CNC Machinist
Location: Crewkerne, Somerset
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum
Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 08:00 – 14:30
- Overtime available
Package & Benefits:
- Statutory pension contribution
- Company life assurance scheme
- Discretionary company-wide performance bonus
- Training and development support
- Progression opportunities
- 20 days holiday (rising to 25 after 5 years) + statutory holidays
The Company:
A highly respected, precision engineering manufacturer with a reputation for quality and innovation. Operating within a close-knit team environment, the company has recently undergone a reorganisation of its management structure and is now investing in growing its machining department.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior CNC Machinist with expertise in sliding head technology to join a small but highly skilled team. This role will be hands-on, requiring someone who is confident in setting, programming, and operating CNC sliding head lathes, ideally Citizen machines or similar.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and operate multiple CNC sliding head machines
- Produce components in line with detailed job cards and engineering drawings
- Maintain tight tolerances and ensure all parts meet quality specifications
- Perform routine quality checks and ensure adherence to inspection standards
- Troubleshoot issues and optimize machine performance
Requirements:
- Proven experience in setting and programming Citizen or equivalent sliding head CNC machines
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
- Strong understanding of machining tolerances and inspection techniques
- Experience in a similar CNC-based precision manufacturing environment
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working autonomously
Career Development:
This role offers excellent potential for progression within the business. Ongoing training and development will be provided to support both technical growth and career advancement.