CNC Machinist

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Fullbourn, Cambridgeshire
On-site
Full Time
Permanent
Engineering
Start:
ASAP
£38,000 Per Annum
5482
Rotating Shift Pattern Monday – Friday 06:00am – 2pm / Monday – Friday 2pm – 10pm

Tired of feeling like just another number? Want to work for a market leading business who prides themselves in offering a strong team culture?

We’re on the lookout for a skilled CNC machinist. I am recruiting for a position working across both CNC milling and CNC turning, where you’ll take ownership of components from programming through to production. You’ll play a key role in maintaining quality, improving processes, and supporting the wider team.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Duties to Include:

Programming, setting and operating CNC milling and turning machines (Mazak, Matsuura)

• Creating, editing and optimising CNC programs for efficiency and quality

• Taking ownership of first-off and complex components through to full production

• Selecting tooling, fixtures, feeds and speeds to suit materials and tolerances

• Interpreting engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances

• Troubleshooting machining and programming issues, implementing solutions quickly

• Supporting and mentoring junior machinists and operators

• Contributing to continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives

• Maintaining machines, tooling and a safe, organised working environment

Skills/Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist (milling and/or turning)

• Experience with programming and setting (Mazak/Matsuura advantageous)

• Strong understanding of machining principles and tooling

• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings

• Confident problem-solver who can work independently

• Positive attitude with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits:

  • 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance of 4x annual salary
  • Income protection plan
  • Profit related bonus scheme
  • Medicash Tier 1 healthcare scheme
  • Paid sabbatical policy.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

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Need more information?

Please contact our specialist recruiter

Oliver Habergham

Managing Consultant - Client Development

With over seven years’ experience in recruitment, Oliver has been a key part of the Busy Bee team for the past five years, consistently demonstrating his commitment to both client success and business growth. Through his hard work and dedication, he has progressed into the role of Managing Consultant — a newly created position that reflects his impact within the business.

Telephone:

01353 373016

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