Job Description:

Jackson Hogg is recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering business in East Cleveland with over 60 years in operation.

Supplying into defence, marine, rail, and power generation including international exports, this is a business with genuine heritage, continued investment in modern machinery, and a track record of developing skilled machinists into long-term careers.

This role exists due to sustained workload and growth across large-component machining.

You’ll be responsible for setting, programming, and operating large CNC vertical boring machines and turning equipment, producing high-value, large-scale components.

This is not production line work it’s one-off and short-run machining where accuracy, judgement, and experience matter. You’ll be working from raw material through to finished component, often on large and technically challenging parts.

Machines & Capability

• CNC Vertical Borers
• Turning diameters from 2.0m up to 6.8m
• Lathes & Equipment
• Alpha Colchester XT 1550
• Shibaura TUE-150S vertical boring / turning mills
• Lifting Capacity
• Handling components up to 70 tonnes
• Materials Machined
• Mild steel
• Duplex
• Inconel
• Aluminium
• Nickel alloys

What We’re Looking For

• Time-served machinist with a recognised apprenticeship
• Strong experience on vertical borers, large lathes, or CNC turning centres
• Ability to set and run one-off jobs independently from engineering drawings
• CNC programming capability (conversational or offline – Fanuc experience beneficial)
• Confident in manual measurement and inspection of large components
• Strong understanding of tolerances, finishes, and machining strategy
• A quality-first mindset, this work involves high-value, safety-critical components

What’s on Offer

• £20.91 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance and nights premium)
• Overtime paid at £25.68 per hour
• Health cash plan and life assurance
• Subsidised canteen
• Free on-site parking and cycle storage
• Cycle to work and tech scheme
• Pension scheme
• Long-service and recognition awards
• Structured competency framework with genuine progression opportunities