CNC Machinist – Precision Turning Specialist
Pay: From £34,000/yr (dependent on experience)
Continental Diamond Tool Ltd
We're a specialist manufacturer of super abrasives tools, and we're growing. This isn't a role that came up because someone left - it's here because we're winning new business and launching new products. We need a skilled CNC Machinist to help us keep up with demand and maintain the quality our customers rely on.
You'll be working primarily in a turning environment, producing one-off and small-batch precision components to tight tolerances. If you take pride in getting it right first time and enjoy the challenge of complex, close-tolerance work, you'll fit in well here.
Benefits of Working with Us
- Permanent contract – genuine long-term job security
- Monday–Friday only, with an early finish Friday
- 33 days annual leave. (25 + 8 bank holidays)
- Life insurance / death-in-service cover
- Profit-sharing bonus – you benefit when the business does well
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate CNC turning machines (Haas, FANUC or Siemens controls) to produce precision components from engineering drawings
- Carry out your own in-process inspection using micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators and depth gauges
- Take ownership of your work from setup through to sign-off
- Uphold health, safety and housekeeping standards throughout the shift
- Take part in daily team meetings and contribute ideas for process improvement
- Support colleagues and work collaboratively across departments
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Minimum 3 years' hands-on CNC machining experience, ideally in turning (Strong milling background considered if you're keen to move into turning)
- Confident operating either Haas, FANUC or Siemens control systems
- Able to read and work from engineering drawings, including GD&T
- Competent with workholding and tooling setup for turned components
- GCSE Maths grade C / 4–5 or above
- Comfortable using basic Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel)
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Methodical, mechanically minded and a natural problem-solver
- Takes pride in quality and doesn't cut corners
- Proactive attitude – spots issues before they become problems
- Open to learning and embraces new technology and methods
- Good communicator who works well as part of a small, close-knit team
If you're a CNC machinist who wants a stable, well-rewarded role in a company that makes something genuinely specialist – and where your skills will be noticed and valued – we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and we'll be in touch within 3 working days.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Experience:
- CNC Programming/Machining: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
