CNC Machinist

Posted 11 September 2026
Salary £17.00 - £18.00 per hour
LocationWakefield
Job type Permanent
Discipline General Engineering & Manufacturing
ReferenceCNC Machinist_1789121119

Job description

Job Role: CNC Machinist

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £17.00 - £18.00 per hour

Metalis are working with a well established engineering and manufacturing business in Wakefield, who are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join their team.

Job Duties:

  • Operate CNC Milling and manual machines safely and efficiently
  • Work from manufacturing routes, engineering drawings and geometrical tolerances
  • Produce high-quality components to required manufacturing and quality standards
  • Use manual measuring equipment to inspect and verify finished components
  • Carry out routine machine checks and ensure machinery is maintained and lubricated
  • Safely use lifting and transportation equipment when required

Job Requirements:

  • Apprentice trained Mechanical Engineer or time-served Machinist
  • Previous CNC Milling experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
  • Able to read and work from engineering drawings
  • Knowledge of CNC programming
  • Horizontal machining centre experience with Fanuc controls - Desired
  • Heidenhain control experience - Desired
  • Heavy engineering background - Desired
  • Experience machining large or complex components - Desired

Salary, Shift & Benefits:

  • £17.00 - £18.00 per hour
  • Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4.30pm & Friday, 8am to 1pm
  • 33 days holiday per annum
  • Additional birthday holiday
  • Free on-site parking
  • Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
  • Opportunities for training and career development

If this role is of interest to you, please apply with your CV!