Job Description:

CNC Machinist

Location: Commutable for Edinburgh, Livingston, Falkirk, Hamilton and Surrounding Areas
Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (Moving to Continental Shift Pattern after 3 months)
Salary: Circa £40,000 - £41,000 during the initial training period, rising to £46,000 - £48,000 per annum after transitioning to continental shifts.

Join a Global Manufacturing Leader

We're recruiting experienced CNC Machinists on behalf of our client, a globally recognised manufacturing business based in Livingston. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position with a company offering long-term stability, excellent earning potential, and genuine career progression.

During your first three months, you'll complete your training and induction on a Monday to Friday rotating shift pattern. Once fully trained, you'll move onto a 4 on, 4 off continental shift pattern, with your salary increasing to circa £46,000 - £48,000 per annum.

Initial Training 3- Shift Pattern (First 3 Months)

Following successful completion of your training period, you'll transition onto a 4 on, 4 off continental shift pattern, offering an increased salary of circa £46,000 - £48,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling and/or turning machines.
• Loading CNC programs and making tooling offsets.
• Manufacturing precision-engineered components to technical drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out quality inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Working to strict quality, safety and compliance standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the machining department.

Candidate Requirements

• Time-served CNC Machinist or HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering.
• At least 2 years' experience within a CNC machining environment.
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality components.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts before moving onto a continental shift pattern.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent role with a globally recognised manufacturer.
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
• Modern manufacturing environment with advanced CNC equipment.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development.
• Secure, long-term employment within the defence manufacturing sector.

Please note: Due to the nature of work within the industry applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position, Full UK Passport required!!

Interviews will be conducted Mid August with a view of Later August or early September start date