Lead CNC Machinist
| Posting date: | 16 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | PO9 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 544212-S-65507 |
Summary
Job Title: Lead CNC Machinist
Job Type: Days, Perm
Locations: Havant
Hours: Mon-Wed 7am-5pm Thurs 7am-4pm
What You Will Be Doing
Operation and programming of 5 Axis CNC Machining Centres for the manufacture of high precision, high quality, and low volume machined parts used in the assembly of critical system supplied to the maritime industry.
As Lead CNC Machinist, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
• Responsible for Machining of parts on 5 Axis CNC Machining Centres
• Stropping, lifting and loading materials (use of slings and overhead cranes)
• Working to engineering drawings and creating and modifying CNC programmes
• Lead program and process improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cycle time
• Support tooling and fixturing set-up, design, and trials
• Lead CNC program prove-out and 1st off activities
• Parts measurement and inspection activities
• Train, support and coach other machine operators
• Ensuring product quality and conformance to specification
• Perform machine TPM activities and ensure good area housekeeping
• Work safely in line with the companies Health and Safety policy
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:
• HNC/ HND
• Operation of Mazak CNC 5 Axis Machine Centres
• Experience of creating and modifying CNC Programmes using Mazatrol
• Understand Health & Safety environment/procedures
• Working from Engineering drawings
• Use of measuring equipment including verniers, stick mic's & probes
• Setup and machining of castings; using dial indicators and probes
• Manual Handling, slinging and lifting, and use of cranes
• Train, coach and supporting other machinists
Desirable experience would include:
• 5 years (min) Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry
• 5 years (min) CNC Programming knowledge
• Modern Tool Cutting knowledge
• CAM experience (Mastercam & Edgecam)
• CI experience (Lean 7 wastes)
• Safety / 5S work ethic
• Computer Literate (Microsoft)
• Manual Handling, slinging and lifting, and use of cranes up to 3T
Benefits:
⦠Private health care
⦠Pension – 8%
⦠Annual Bonus
⦠Onsite gym
⦠Cycle to work scheme
⦠25 days holiday + Bank
⦠Overtime 1.5x Weekdays and Saturdays
What next?
⦠Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦠If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booked on a site visit then please contact Tom Edney on 07823 402 034 for more information or send an email to tedney@wftech.co.uk
⦠Immediate starts are available!
WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
Our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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