CNC Machinist

Company: Progress Rail
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

  • Compensation: GBP 31387 – GBP 38313 – yearly

Job Description

CNC MACHINIST

SHEFFIELD

VARIOUS SHIFT PATTERNS AVAILABLE INCLUDING:

3 Shifts:

Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 13:40 & Friday 06:00 – 13:00

Afters: Monday to Thursday, 13:35 – 21:15 & Friday 12:55 – 19:55

Nights: Monday to Thursday, 21:10 – 06:05

or

2 Shifts:

Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 15:15

Afters: Monday to Thursday, 15:00 – 00:30

Progress Rail Services UK is looking to recruit a CNC Machinist to operate CNC Milling Machines and produce machined components to the production plan, in a safe and efficient manner, within the planned production time and to the required quality.

THE ROLE:

  • Operate CNC milling machines.
  • Accurately follow route card instructions SOP and reading of engineering drawings.
  • Use of Dial test indicator (DTI) clock for probing and setting up the job.
  • Identify and load the correct NC program and tooling for the parts to be machined.
  • Use of overhead cranes will be required. Crane training would be an advantage, but training will be provided.
  • Inspect products either on completion of machining or as a pre-machining or in process check as specified in the manufacturing instruction. This may involve the use of conventional measurement techniques using gauges or instruments and templates.
  • Carry out required machine parameter changes associated with the set up.
  • Test/dry run new or modified programs using appropriate machine functions and making required adjustments to machine and tool offsets to achieve the required size.
  • Use the SFDC system to record both direct and indirect works in line with the Company’s procedures.
  • Report possible or known errors in manufacturing instruction or other associated documentation to the Supervisor or Team leader
  • Undertake any other task within the machine shop workflow when management requires.
  • Self-inspection of parts produced, resolving non – conformance issues.

THE CANDIDATE:

  • Previous experience should include manufacturing industry, preferably in a medium to heavy environment.
  • Knowledge of Fanuc, Heidenheim, and Siemens would be an advantage.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Awareness of safety legislation and quality procedures (ISO 9001)

BENEFITS:

  • Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
  • Tailored training to help you learn and develop
  • Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
  • Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms
  • Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell
  • Various employee recognition schemes

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026