Hales Group
CNC Toolmaker
Beccles, Suffolk
£37,405.55 per annum + excellent company benefits
Full Time | Permanent
Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 16:00 | Friday 07:00 – 13:00
Hales Group are recruiting for an experienced CNC Toolmaker to join a leading manufacturing business in Beccles. This is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled Toolroom team, manufacturing and maintaining precision tooling that supports a busy production environment.
Why apply?
- Competitive salary of £37,405.55
- Monday to Friday, days-based role
- Early finish every Friday
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Christmas shutdown
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance and company sick pay
- Annual leave buy & sell scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Additional employee discounts and benefits
About the role
Working within the Toolroom, you'll manufacture new tooling, maintain existing tooling and provide engineering support to production areas. You'll use a variety of machining equipment, including CNC machinery, to produce high-quality components and ensure tooling remains in optimum condition.
Key responsibilities
- Manufacture new tooling and ancillary components
- Maintain, repair and modify existing tooling
- Operate CNC milling and turning machinery
- Work from engineering drawings and specifications
- Provide engineering support to production teams
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
What we're looking for
- NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent)
- Proven experience within a machining, toolmaking or engineering environment
- CNC machining experience
- Milling and turning skills
- Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience with Hurco and/or Fanuc control systems
- Previous Toolmaking experience
Progression & flexibility
This role is ideally suited to an experienced CNC Toolmaker. However, candidates with a strong CNC machining, precision engineering or toolroom background who can demonstrate the required technical skills will also be considered.
Why work through Hales Group?
All of our Consultants are highly experienced and committed to supporting candidates throughout their job search. We treat candidates as valued customers and aim to match you with the right opportunity for your skills and career goals.
Hales Group Ltd processes applicant data in line with its Equal Opportunities policy and may contact you regarding future opportunities. If you prefer not to be contacted, please inform your local branch.
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