CNC Operator

Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Job Description:

CNC Operator / Setter Operator

Cradley Heath, Portersfield Road (Birmingham)

Full Time | Permanent

Shift Pattern

Current Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm

Friday: 7:30am – 1:30pm

Please note: In approximately 4 weeks, the shift pattern will change to a rotating shift:

Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm (Monday to Friday)

Week 2: 2:00pm – 12:00am (Monday to Thursday)

Your responsibilities

• Operate CNC machinery safely and effectively, following all training, operating procedures, and company guidelines.
• Assemble components accurately in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Record measurements, photographs, and build progress at each stage using a tablet, identifying and reporting any discrepancies against engineering drawings or specifications.
• Use overhead cranes and forklifts safely to transport materials and components to and from workstations.
• Work collaboratively as part of the production team, including undertaking paired or team-based tasks when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area at all times, adhering to workplace housekeeping standards.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity while reducing waste.
• Ensure all materials and products being processed comply with company quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Handle materials and finished products safely and responsibly, preventing damage and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company handling and storage procedures.
• Carry out Ratio Checks on all machined parts in accordance with the relevant Code of Practice (COP).
• Maintain full compliance with all customer specifications, order requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure all stock, materials, and customer-owned components are accurately identified and labelled in line with company and customer requirements.
• Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures, helping to maintain a safe working environment for colleagues, visitors, and contractors.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to undertake training across multiple production functions to support operational requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required to meet business and operational needs.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Behaviours

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Willingness and ability to work across a range of production activities, including CNC machinery support, assembly, goods-in, stock control and dispatch functions.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklift trucks, or a willingness to undertake training and gain the relevant certifications.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong team player with a flexible approach to supporting colleagues and business needs.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to accurately complete paperwork and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Behaviours

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• Experience using hand tools and workshop equipment, including drills, torque wrenches and measuring equipment.
• Experience using warehouse management or stock control systems.
• Understanding of quality control processes, product inspection techniques and non-conformance reporting.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Company bonus scheme
• Advantageous pension scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Employee high street vouchers & discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health & health surveillance
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas savings scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Wellbeing events
• Recognition Portal and Rewards Portal
• Company events, Christmas Closedown, Company Share Schemes

Work Location: In person

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