CNC Machinist

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Location: Sheffield (S9)

Salary: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour (negotiated on experience/skills)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00‑17:00

Our client manufactures and supplies building products to the construction sector, providing first‑class structural steel products to top brickwork and building contractors across the UK. They offer a purpose‑built facility with full design and manufacturing capabilities, modern and stylish head office, outstanding working conditions, progression opportunities and stability for the right candidate.

As a CNC Machinist and General Works Operator you will contribute to the precision manufacturing and preparation of components that meet customer specifications. Your role involves programming and operating CNC machinery (including FANUC systems), performing manual machining tasks and supporting general workshop operations such as material handling, dispatch and goods‑in processes. You are expected to uphold high standards of safety, quality and efficiency, ensuring full traceability and compliance with company procedures.

• Interpret customer requirements from engineering drawings, sketches and written/ verbal descriptions.
• Program, set up and operate CNC lathes using the FANUC system.
• Measure, mark out and cut materials to be machined.
• Set up and operate manual lathes, drills, saws, milling, grinding, marking and other machines as required.
• Finish components or products after machining.
• Measure components during production using specialised measuring equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Operate the manual bar feed to ensure high yield accurate production.
• Perform weekly coolant checks, recording information on the coolant check sheet or MRP/ERP system.
• Order tooling to maintain fluent production.
• Accurately etch and label stock through all phases of the machining process for full traceability.

• Interpret customer requirements from technical documentation.
• Select, move and organise materials from stock racks.
• Set up and operate cutting, punching, bending, and thread rolling machines.
• Perform tasks such as measuring, marking, cutting, punching, bending, shearing, welding and cleaning sheet and plate materials.
• Cut, bend and deburr bar stock.
• Operate laser cutting machines to produce components within specified tolerances.
• Assist with dispatch duties including packing, labelling and securing products for shipment.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks.

• Upon successful completion of probation, enrollment in the BHSF Level 1 Health Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and therapy treatments, including dependent children.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential 24/7 support for mental health, personal challenges and work‑related concerns, including access to qualified counsellors and wellbeing resources.
• Staff discount scheme providing savings on groceries, dining, entertainment and more via a personalized platform branded with the company’s identity.
• Wellbeing Support App offering convenient access to discounts and tools supporting financial and personal wellbeing.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing;
Machinery Manufacturing