Senior Manufacturing Technician (Milling)
Join a High-Precision Engineering Team
We’re looking for a Senior Manufacturing Technician (Milling) to join our growing team in Tadcaster. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled machinist who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
If you’re passionate about CNC machining, enjoy mentoring others, and want to play a key role in delivering high-quality engineered components, this role is for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a senior member of the team, you’ll take ownership of both production excellence and technical leadership, including:
- Setting up, programming, and operating CNC and manual milling machines
- Interpreting technical drawings and executing precise machining operations
- Ensuring equipment is calibrated, maintained, and running efficiently
- Conducting quality inspections using precision measuring tools
- Troubleshooting technical issues and driving machine performance improvements
- Monitoring production to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
- Completing key documentation (work orders, inspection reports, maintenance logs)
- Collaborating with engineering and production teams to optimise processes
- Mentoring junior technicians and supporting team skill development
- Leading process improvements to boost productivity and reduce cycle times
What You’ll Deliver
- High-quality precision parts with minimal defects
- Efficient machine setup and repeatable processes
- Accurate inspection and quality reports
- Improved production performance and machine uptime
- Continuous improvement ideas that drive real results
What We’re Looking For Essential:
- Strong experience in a machine shop / precision engineering environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Expertise working to tight tolerances across various materials (steel, aluminium, etc.)
- Experience programming, setting, and operating CNC machines
- Qualifications in engineering (Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC) or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with controls such as Heidenhain, Mazatrol, or Ultimax
Desirable:
- CAD/CAM knowledge
- Lean manufacturing / 5S experience
- Experience producing bespoke or one-off components
- Crane lifting certification
This is more than just a machining role, you’ll be a key player in shaping processes, improving performance, and developing others.
Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience programming, setting and operating CNC machines?
- Experience working with tight tolerances across various materials (steels/aliminium)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
