CNC / VBM Operator / CNC Miller
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6SN |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -052026-21281_1778838340 |
Summary
CNC / Vertical Boring Milling (VBM / Tracer) Operator
My client:
Our client is highly experienced delivering high-quality machining, manufacturing, and engineering solutions across demanding industries. As a family-run business, they specialise in bespoke engineering work, including tyre mould manufacture, repair and refurbishment, CNC machining, and large-scale vertical and horizontal boring.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced CNC Miller/ Vertical Boring Milling (VBM / Tracer) Operator to join our workshop team in Newton Aycliffe.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can confidently read engineering drawings, set and operate machinery, and machine bespoke components to high standards. The work is varied, ranging from one-off components and repair work to precision-machined parts for specialist engineering applications.
As every job is different, the successful candidate must be adaptable, quality-focused, and capable of working independently within a skilled engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate Vertical Boring Milling (VBM / Tracer) machinery safely and efficiently
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
- Manufacture, repair, and machine bespoke components to required tolerances
- Machine a variety of materials and large components as required
- Carry out machine set-up, tooling changes, and adjustments to meet job specifications
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy
- Support repair and refurbishment work where required
- Work closely with colleagues to deliver quality engineering solutions for customers
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workshop safety
- Proven experience operating Vertical Boring Milling / Tracer machinery
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
- Experience working in a bespoke or jobbing engineering environment preferred
- Strong understanding of machining processes and tolerances
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
Hours of work/pay rate:
- Monday to Thursday - day shift only
- 07:00am - 16:15pm
- Salary is £16:00per hour
- Temp to perm for the right person
What we Offer:
- Varied and interesting work - no two jobs are the same
- Opportunity to work in a well-established family-run engineering business
- Supportive and experienced workshop team
- Long-term opportunity with a company recognised for quality and reliability
- Competitive pay, dependent on experience
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.