CNC Machinist
Location: Colchester, Essex

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm (core hours policy for flexibility)

Salary: £36,000 - £44,000 DOE

Our client is a well-established UK-based precision engineering company specializing in the design and manufacture of high-precision cylindrical grinding solutions. With a rich history of innovation since 1973, they serve a range of industries including automotive, aerospace, and medical devices. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Machinist to join their busy workshop.

The Role:
The successful candidate will primarily focus on turning operations initially, working with a variety of CNC machines such as Proturn 425, Protrax SMX, XYZ Compact CNC, Dugard Eagle, as well as manual lathes and mills. You will be expected to operate all machines as required and adapt to new CNC machinery as it is added.

Benefits:

• Death in service insurance (twice annual salary)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employer pension contribution of 9% of basic salary

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist, with strong turning skills
• Ability to work across multiple CNC and manual machines
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Flexible and willing to learn new machinery as the company expands
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable engineering business offering competitive pay and a supportive working environment.

WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. 

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