Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. Location: Livingston Pay: £19.15–£22.30 per hour, depending on experience Hours: 39 hours per week across four days Job type: Permanent Talent Media is recruiting on behalf of a long-established and growing precision engineering company based in Livingston. Due to continued growth, our client is looking for experienced CNC millers, horizontal borers and mill/turn operators to join its skilled manufacturing team. The business produces complex, high-integrity components for demanding global industries. This opportunity would suit an experienced machinist who takes pride in quality, understands close-tolerance work and can operate CNC machinery independently with minimal supervision. Experienced Chargehands and multi-disciplined machinists are also encouraged to apply. The role Set and operate CNC milling, horizontal boring or mill/turn machinery
Manufacture complex precision components from engineering drawings
Load programmes, select tooling, set offsets and make adjustments
Programme CNC machinery where required and within your experience
Carry out accurate in-process inspection using appropriate measuring equipment
Identify and resolve machining, tooling and quality issues
Work safely while maintaining excellent standards of quality and traceability
Collaborate with production, engineering and quality colleagues to meet delivery targets
What we're looking for Previous CNC milling, horizontal boring or mill/turn experience
Ability to operate CNC machinery independently with little supervision
Experience producing large, complex or close-tolerance components
Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
Strong knowledge of tooling, workholding, offsets and machining processes
Experience using relevant inspection and measuring equipment
A dependable, safety-conscious and quality-focused approach
CNC programming experience is particularly desirable for the higher-paid opportunities
Heidenhain experience would be welcomed
Previous Chargehand, supervisory or team-support experience would be advantageous for the top-tier positions. Pay structure Level 1 CNC Operator: £19.15 per hour Able to operate a CNC machine independently with little supervision. This is not a trainee rate.
Experienced CNC Operator: £21.25 per hour
Chargehand: £22.30 per hour, including the £1.05 Chargehand allowance
The final rate will be based on your machinery, control-system and programming experience. Shift patterns You will work 39 hours per week on one of the following patterns: Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm, and Thursday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm
Tuesday to Thursday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm, and Friday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm
Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 pm–7:00 am, and Thursday, 6:00 pm–3:30 am
Each working day includes a 30-minute unpaid break. Flexible or part-time arrangements may also be considered where they meet the needs of the role. Additional earning potential Night-shift hours receive a 33% uplift on the basic hourly rate for up to 39 hours
Authorised overtime is paid at time and a half
Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts are currently paid at double time as a temporary arrangement, subject to business requirements
Overtime opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing precision engineering business with an extensive range of specialist machinery and opportunities to develop your technical skills. Apply today with your CV. Please include details of the machines and control systems you've used, your programming capability, preferred shift, current notice period and pay expectations. xrexnqw Talent Media Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.
