Job Description:

CNC Machinist – Milling & Turning

South Kirkby | £15.50–£17.50 per hour | Permanent | Rotating Shifts

A globally recognised business in South Kirkby that designs and builds bespoke staging, set pieces, and stage machinery for the live entertainment industry is looking to add CNC Machinists to its team. Opportunities exist at both Setter/Operator and Programmer/Setter level across milling and turning, producing precision components for major tours, concerts, and live events worldwide.

What you'll be doing:

• Setting and operating CNC milling and/or turning machines
• Programming at the machine (Programmer/Setter level)
• Producing precision components to tight tolerances for bespoke entertainment projects
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Carrying out in-process inspection to maintain quality standards
• Working with production and engineering teams to meet project requirements
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area

What you need:

CNC Setter/Operator:

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC mills and/or lathes
• Ability to work from engineering drawings
• Fanuc controls preferred – other controls considered

CNC Programmer/Setter:

• Experience programming, setting, and operating CNC machines
• Confident programming at the machine
• Fanuc controls preferred – other controls considered
• Fusion 360 knowledge beneficial

What's on offer:

• £15.50–£16.50 per hour (Setter/Operator)
• Up to £17.50 per hour (Programmer/Setter)
• Rotating shifts: Week A 06:00–14:00 / Week B 14:00–22:00
• Permanent role with a global business and strong forward order book
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Work on high-profile projects for major international tours and events
• Impressive, well-equipped facility

This is a permanent position with a business at the forefront of live entertainment production. The components you machine end up on stages around the world – varied, creative work that genuinely stands out from standard machine shop roles.

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