We’re working with a well-established manufacturer who are looking for a skilled, time-served machinist to join their 5-strong machine shop team. This role involves programming, setting and operating CNC and manual mills, producing precision components, and stepping up to cover the Machine Shop Manager when required. A great opportunity for someone who takes pride in high-quality work and enjoys a mix of hands-on machining and leadership responsibility.

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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.

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Job Duties:

• Programming and Setting and Operating CNC Milling Machines

• Production of components to customer requirements

• Ensure all work is carried out to required specifications and standards

• Fine finishing and deburring

• Working to tight tolerances

• Carry out general machine shop duties including maintenance of machines

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects

• Assist and support the development of other members of staff

• Taking on the machine shop managers role when he is unavailable.

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What we are looking for:

• Proven background in programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines

• Hands-on experience with manual milling operations

• Strong ability to produce precision components to customer specifications

• Confident working to tight tolerances and delivering to high standards

• Skilled in fine finishing, deburring, and quality checking of machined parts

• Good knowledge of general machine shop duties, including machine maintenance

• Experience contributing to continuous improvement projects and shop efficiency

• Supportive team player with experience mentoring or assisting colleagues

• Leadership capability, with the confidence to step up and cover the Machine Shop Manager when required

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Benefits:

• 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 1 year service + 8 bank holidays
• annual summer and Christmas social events
• life assurance policy 3x annual salary and access to well-being hub and virtual GP service
• free onsite parking
• company enrolled pension 5%
• discretionary company- wide annual bonus up to 10%
• cycle to work scheme.

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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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