CNC Machinist
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Position Overview & Specifications
A world leading, automotive manufacturer of prestige and high valued motor vehicles is seeking a CNC Machinist to join their Automotive Design Team. With an ever-evolving heritage, truly exciting future and two of the world’s most iconic brands, our client is well known across the globe for continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, setting the standards others want to follow.
They are currently seeking to recruit an experienced CNC Machinist to join their team within a setting and operating discipline (programming desirable). This role is offered on an ongoing contract basis with long term, ongoing or permanent opportunities for the right candidate paying a competitive pay rate.
The successful CNC Machinist will be working alongside a group of skilled Machinists assisting with the preparation of model vehicles, which are one off vehicles for new future model launches using CMS and Hurco CNC Milling and CNC Router machinery with Fanuc and Winmax controllers.
THE IDEAL SKILLS OF THE CNC MACHINIST:
- Experience in Setting and Operating 3 and 5 axis CNC Machines
- Experience in CNC Milling and CNC Routers
- Experience working in a Design, R&D, Prototype or similar 1 off environment.
- Experience working with various materials including tooling board, metals and plastics.
- Work to close tolerances
- Ensure consistent quality
- Monitor CNC machinery when running
- Inspect his/her own work at regular intervals
- Prioritise workload efficiently
- Experienced in Fanuc or Winmax programming would be advantageous
THE IDEAL CNC MACHINIST:
- At least City and Guilds or NVQ Level 1, 2 & 3 in a relevant discipline (essential)
- A full automotive apprenticeship in a relevant discipline (desired)
- CAD-CAM experience would be advantageous
- Experience in Tebis software would be advantageous
- Understanding of materials and best way to machine them
- Good attention to detail
- Candidates should be self-motivated, well organised with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Knowledge and practical understanding of H&S, C.O.S.H.H and environmental procedures
- Flexibility in working hours as per business needs.
Hours: Weekly Rotating AM & PM Shift
Earlies: 6.00am – 14.00pm
Lates: 14.00pm – 22.00pm
PAY: £24.82 per hour PAYE uplifted to £32.71 per hour to be paid via Umbrella PAYE payroll model. Final Pay Rate offered will be in line with inidividual skillset and experience.
Please note: This role is Inside IR35.
For more information about this role, please apply today with a copy of your CV. Should you be successfully shortlisted a member of the Apex Team will contact you to discuss the role further. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
Key skills: CNC / Hurco / CMS / Winmax / Tebis / CAD-CAM / 3-axis / 5-axis / Programmer / Setter / Operator / Milling / Router
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CNC Machinist roles across Apex Recruitment Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25 - £33 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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