CNC Operative
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hartlepool, TS25 1JZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Westray Recruitment Consultants |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1895 |
Summary
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Permanent position
- 4 day working week - Monday to Thursday 06:00 - 16:15
- 40-hour contractual weeks
- Full upskilling and committed mentoring/development in terms of sector if required.
- Once permanent 25 days leave + Bank holidays
- Opportunity to join a business who is one of the oldest SBD accredited manufacturers in the UK
- The opportunity to join a business with 50+ years of immaculate trade.
- Ready-made long-term loyal accounts to take control of and nurture. Our client has and continue to work on some of the major UK projects.
- Prospect of an amazing career within a terrific business
- The opportunity to join a business genuinely devoted to a positive and happy working culture.
THE BUSINESS
Our client is a world class manufacturing/engineering business with an ever-growing presence throughout the UK. They take pride in crafting exceptional doors, door sets, and screens that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality. CNC Operator to join their dedicated team.
THE ROLE
- Set up and operate CNC router machines to cut, shape, and finish materials
- Load raw materials onto the machine bed and secure them properly
- Input, edit, and adjust CNC programs as required
- Select and change cutting tools, bits, and attachments
- Monitor machine operations to ensure accuracy and quality
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet specifications and tolerances
- Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning
- Troubleshoot minor machine faults and report major issues to maintenance
- Maintain a safe and organised work environment
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times
THE PERSON
- Proven experience operating CNC router machines within a woodworking or joinery environment
- Experience working with timber, MDF, plywood, laminates, and composite boards
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and loading/editing CNC programs
- Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and cutting lists
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Reliable, punctual, and able to meet production deadlines
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Amy Laidler who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch Amy - 0191 492 6622
Contact Information: - Name: Amy Laidler - Email: 25308178@jobs.recruitive.com