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Cnc Machinist

Company:Ambitions Personnel
Salary:£14.50 - £18.63
Hours:Full-time
Location:NG17 5FB
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:11 Aug 2026
Closing date:10 Sept 2026
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Summary

⚙️ CNC Machinist – Setter/Operator

Sutton-in-Ashfield

Up to £18.63 per hour including shift premium

Rotating Shifts | Monday to Friday

Permanent Opportunity

Ambitions Personnel are currently recruiting for two experienced CNC Machinists to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced

CNC Setters/Operators who are confident working with CNC turning centres and vertical machining centres and are looking for a long-term career within a skilled engineering environment.

The successful candidates will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery safely and efficiently, ensuring production and quality targets are consistently achieved.

⚙️ The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

    • Setting and operating CNC turning centres and vertical machining centres.

    • Working with

    Mazak and Haas CNC programming systems.

    • Programming Mazak turning centres and 4-axis machine tools.

    • Interpreting engineering drawings and working accurately to specifications.

    • Carrying out quality inspections on completed components.

    • Ensuring production and quality targets are consistently achieved.

    • Identifying and troubleshooting production issues.

    • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

    • Working safely and following company procedures.

    • Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised working area.

    • Supporting other areas of the business when required.

    • Working with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards.

    ‍ What We're Looking For

    The successful candidate will ideally have:

      • A minimum of

      2 years' experience setting and operating CNC machinery.

      • Strong engineering and machining skills.

      • Experience with CNC turning centres and/or vertical machining centres.

      • Experience with

      Mazak systems is highly desirable.

      • Experience with

      Haas systems would be advantageous.

      • Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

      • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

      • Ability to inspect your own work.

      • Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

      • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

      • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

      • A positive, self-motivated and "can-do" attitude.

      • Knowledge of

      ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

      Training will be provided where required, and there may be opportunities to work across other areas of the business to support operational requirements.

      Shift Pattern

      Morning: 6:00am – 2:00pm

      Afternoon: 2:00pm – 10:00pm

      Night: 10:00pm – 6:00am

      The business operates a three-shift pattern, with night shifts required depending on production requirements.

      Pay

      Basic rate: £14.50 per hour

      With the

      25% shift premium, this increases to:

      £18.13 per hour

      For exceptional candidates, a higher basic rate of

      £14.90 per hour may be available.

      With the shift premium, this equates to:

      £18.63 per hour

      ⭐ Why Apply?

        • Permanent position

        • Excellent earning potential

        25% shift premium

        • Monday-Friday working pattern

        • Opportunity to work with modern CNC machinery

        • Skilled engineering environment

        • Training and development opportunities

        • Long-term career prospects

        • Two positions available

        If you're an experienced

        CNC Setter/Operator looking for your next opportunity in the Sutton-in-Ashfield area,

        apply today with your CV!

        Contact

        Ambitions Personnel for more information.

         

        MAN1

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