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CNC Machinist – Senior (Hands-On)

Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm

Overtime Opportunities

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Typically 1 hour before and/or after standard working hours

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Saturday mornings when required

Contek Recruitment are currently working with a well-established precision engineering company who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior CNC Machinist to join their growing team.

This is a hands-on senior / chargehand-level role, ideal for someone with strong CNC machining expertise who enjoys leading by example on the shop floor, remaining actively involved in programming, setting, and operating, while also taking responsibility for job ownership and essential workshop documentation.

The Company

Our client is a highly respected precision engineering business with over 50 years’ experience manufacturing high-integrity machined components and fabrications for demanding industries including offshore, subsea, and nuclear sectors, supplying customers across the UK and internationally.

The Role

As Senior CNC Machinist (Mills & Lathes), you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the machining function, working hands-on at the machine while providing technical oversight and support across jobs.

You will operate at a senior technical level, acting as a point of reference within the workshop, ensuring components are produced safely, efficiently, and to exacting quality standards. This role does not require formal people management but does involve ownership, coordination, and influence on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

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Act as a senior technical point of reference for CNC machining activities

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Hands-on programming, setting, and operating of CNC machines

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Programming primarily at the machine using Fanuc controls

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Setting and operating 3-axis CNC milling machines and 2-axis CNC lathes

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Manufacture precision components to tight tolerances

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Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings

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Ensure parts meet quality, specification, and customer requirements

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Carry out in-process inspection and record dimensional checks

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Support daily job priorities, sequencing, and workflow

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Complete and maintain accurate job cards and workshop documentation

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Ensure compliance with health & safety and company procedures

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Liaise with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues

Candidate Requirements

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Proven experience in a senior or highly skilled CNC Machinist role

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Strong background in CNC programming, setting, and operating

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Experience with Fanuc-controlled CNC Mills and Lathes

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Competent on 3-axis mills and 2-axis lathes

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Experience machining a range of materials (including steels and alloys)

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Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings

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Comfortable completing inspection records and workshop documentation

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Strong technical judgement, organisation, and communication skills

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Experience working in regulated or high-integrity sectors (offshore, subsea, nuclear) advantageous

What’s On Offer

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Competitive salary depending on experience

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Regular overtime opportunities

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Early finish every Friday

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Stable, long-term role within a reputable engineering business

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Opportunity to work on varied, high-specification components

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Supportive working environment with skilled, experienced colleagues