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CNC Machinist - 4 day working week
£38,000 - £42,000 + Overtime + Training
Monday - Thursday, 05:30 - 15:00 Week 1, 14:45 - 00:15 Week 2 - Earlies & Lates
Failsworth, Manchester

Do you have CNC Milling / Turning experience on 3 & 5 axis machinery? Do you want an exciting new role on a 4 day working week pattern offering excellent work/life balance with early & late shifts? Are you looking to join an industry leading manufacturing and engineering employer known for their excellent retention, first class training and development?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a CNC machinist to join the team, working out of their state of the art facility near Failsworth. The successful applicant will be responsible for setting, operating and maintaining milling machinery however, if you have turning experience, full training will be provided to enhance your skillset. You will be working to product drawings and specifications, inspecting parts to ensure all company, industry and customer standards are met. You will play a key role to ensure that the production team operate as efficiently as possible while maintaining these high standards.

On offer is the chance to join an industry leading employer that service some of the biggest engineering, manufacturing and aviation companies across the world. This is a great time to join an established company going through a period of rapid expansion offering a great long term challenge.

For more information please click apply and contact Patrick Walsh - REF4487 - (phone number removed).

The Role:
*Setting & Operating Machinery
*Working with the machining and engineering teams
*Excellent training provided

The Candidate:
*Milling experience is desired - training will be provided
*Able to commute to Manchester
*3 & 5 axis machinery experience

Consultant: Patrick Walsh

elix Sourcing Solutions are a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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