Skilled Engineer
CV-LibraryPudsey, City and Borough of LeedspermanentPosted: 3 November 2026
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Location: Leeds
Hours: 37 hours per week
Department: Production
We are looking for a skilled CNC Engineer to join a small, busy production team. The successful candidate will have experience setting and operating CNC machinery, producing high-quality components to specification and within agreed production timescales.
This is a varied, hands-on role involving CNC turning, batch production, quality inspection and general machine maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
* Set and operate a range of CNC machinery, including Citizen sliding head machines, fixed head twin-turret lathes and CNC chucking lathes.
* Carry out basic CNC programme editing where required.
* Undertake batch production to meet volume, cost and quality targets.
* Complete first-off, last-off and in-process inspections.
* Ensure components are manufactured within specified tolerances.
* Maintain production output and ensure orders are completed on time.
* Carry out basic machine maintenance and general housekeeping.
* Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety.
* Follow 5S principles and maintain an organised working environment.
* Contribute to continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets.
Skills and Experience Required
* Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC machinery.
* Experience with CNC lathes, ideally including sliding head machinery.
* Ability to identify and resolve technical and machine-related issues.
* Good understanding of engineering drawings and machining tolerances.
* Strong numerical, logical and methodical approach to work.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
* Effective communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
* Flexible and proactive approach to work.
Qualifications & Experience
* Ideally apprentice-trained in Mechanical Engineering.
* At least one year's hands-on experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
* Good understanding of 5S methodology.
* Proven ability to deliver quality components on time and to production requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a reliable, hands-on CNC Engineer with a strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality and the ability to work effectively as part of a small production team
Location: Leeds
Hours: 37 hours per week
Department: Production
We are looking for a skilled CNC Engineer to join a small, busy production team. The successful candidate will have experience setting and operating CNC machinery, producing high-quality components to specification and within agreed production timescales.
This is a varied, hands-on role involving CNC turning, batch production, quality inspection and general machine maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
* Set and operate a range of CNC machinery, including Citizen sliding head machines, fixed head twin-turret lathes and CNC chucking lathes.
* Carry out basic CNC programme editing where required.
* Undertake batch production to meet volume, cost and quality targets.
* Complete first-off, last-off and in-process inspections.
* Ensure components are manufactured within specified tolerances.
* Maintain production output and ensure orders are completed on time.
* Carry out basic machine maintenance and general housekeeping.
* Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety.
* Follow 5S principles and maintain an organised working environment.
* Contribute to continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets.
Skills and Experience Required
* Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC machinery.
* Experience with CNC lathes, ideally including sliding head machinery.
* Ability to identify and resolve technical and machine-related issues.
* Good understanding of engineering drawings and machining tolerances.
* Strong numerical, logical and methodical approach to work.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
* Effective communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
* Flexible and proactive approach to work.
Qualifications & Experience
* Ideally apprentice-trained in Mechanical Engineering.
* At least one year's hands-on experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
* Good understanding of 5S methodology.
* Proven ability to deliver quality components on time and to production requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a reliable, hands-on CNC Engineer with a strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality and the ability to work effectively as part of a small production team