CNC Operator/Machinist

Company: Silver Arrow Recruitment
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Location: Shrewsbury
Job Description:

CNC Machinist Setter/Operator – 1 Year Experience Required (Turning/Milling) – Telford – Permanent Role.

Location: Telford

Working hours/Shift:

  • Monday-Thursday: Core hours 08:30-15:30 (30-minute lunch), flexible start 06:30, flexible finish up to 17:30
  • Friday: Core hours 08:30-12:30 (no lunch), flexible start 06:30, flexible finish up to 14:00

Contracted 39 hours per week with flexibility required based on workload.

Salary: £16.70ph / £33,867pa

Key Responsibilities

  • Set and operate CNC machinery to engineering drawing specifications
  • Work from customer specifications and interpret technical drawings
  • Use measuring and inspection equipment to ensure component quality
  • Edit CNC programs when required
  • Maintain high attention to detail and quality standards
  • Identify process improvements and collaborate with colleagues

Essential Requirements

  • Experience in CNC turning or milling
  • Knowledge of HEIDENHAIN, XYZ Potrac, or FANUC systems
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
  • Programming experience beneficial but not essential
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Specific Requirements – Turning

  • Experience setting and operating CNC turning machines (XYZ Proturan or FANUC preferred)
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Specific Requirements – Milling

  • Experience with CNC milling machines (XYZ Potrac and/or HEIDENHAIN preferred)
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Benefits

  • Permanent role within a precision manufacturing environment.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machinery.
  • Training and development available, including programming support.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026