CNC Miller (Day Shift)

CNC Miller/Horizontal Borer

Location - Oldham

An established precision engineering manufacturer operating within highly regulated, safety-critical sectors is seeking an experienced CNC Miller to support ongoing production across a modern machining facility. This role is suited to a time-served machinist with strong CNC milling capability and experience working to tight tolerances on complex components.

This is a long-term contract / permanent opportunity with consistent shift patterns, competitive rates, and excellent pension and shift allowance structure.

Shift Pattern

Monday/Friday - 7:30am/3:30pm - 37.5 hours per week

Note - We are looking for candidates that would be open to working shifts at a later period - Shift Allowance between 21%-35%

Pay & Benefits

• £17.16 – £19.75 per hour (DOE) + 35% Shift Allowance

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Pension: 10% employer / 5% employee contribution

• Breaks:

  • 10 minutes paid

  • 30 minutes unpaid

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines producing high-precision components

• Working with Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens control systems

• Editing offsets and basic programmes at the machine

• Machining components to tight tolerances and exacting quality standards

• Interpreting detailed engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications

• Carrying out in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and other precision measuring equipment

• Adhering to strict quality, safety and documentation procedures

• Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high housekeeping standards

Candidate Requirements

• Time-served or apprenticeship-trained CNC Miller

• Strong background in precision engineering / medium-to-heavy machining

• Proven experience with Heidenhain, Fanuc and/or Siemens controls

• Confident machining complex, low-volume or bespoke components

• Able to work independently across a rotating shift pattern

• Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g. defence, nuclear, aerospace, power generation) highly advantageous