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Posted by: Gi Pro

Location: Derby

Salary: £16.16 - £19.20 per hour + shift allowance

Hours: Rotating shifts (2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights)

Days: Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:30 | Friday, 07:30 - 12:30
Nights: Monday - Wednesday, 20:30 - 07:00 | Thursday, 20:30 - 06:00Job Type: Permanent

About the Company:

Gi Pro is proud to be working in partnership with a leading precision manufacturing company. They specialise in machining high-integrity components for industries such as Aerospace, Nuclear, and Power Generation.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for skilled CNC Millers to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a well-established business with excellent career prospects.

The Role - CNC Machinist

As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for the production of high-precision components, ensuring they meet exacting quality standards. Your duties will include:

Programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines (Fanuc, Mazatrol, or Siemens controls).
Machining components from materials including nickel alloys, stainless steel, titanium, and aluminium.
Working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings.
Using precision measuring equipment to ensure accuracy.
Performing in-cycle deburring and machine maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate - CNC Machinist

To be successful in this role, you should have:

A minimum of 3 years' experience in precision CNC machining.
Apprenticeship trained (NVQ Level 3 or higher).
Experience with Fanuc CNC controls (essential).
Previous experience in industries such as Aerospace, Nuclear, or Power Generation.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.

What's on Offer?

Competitive hourly rate of £16.16 - £19.20 + shift allowance.
Overtime paid at 1.5x
33 days holiday (including statutory).
Company Sick Pay Scheme (after 1 year).
Long-term career stability in a growing company.

If you're a skilled CNC Machinist looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with Gi Pro Recruitment.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website

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