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CNC Machinist

Job in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listing for: Progress Rail
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 34173 GBP Yearly GBP 34173.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

CNC MACHINIST – SHEFFIELD

UP TO £34,173 DOE (INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE)

SHIFT PATTERN:
Days:
Monday to Thursday, 06:00 - 15:15. Occasionally you will be required to work the afternoon shift depending on business needs. Afters:
Monday to Thursday, 15:00 - 00:30.

Progress Rail is looking to recruit a CNC Machinist to operate CNC Milling Machines and produce machined components to the production plan, in a safe and efficient manner, within the planned production time and to the required quality.

The Role
  • Operate CNC milling machines.
  • Accurately follow route card instructions SOP and reading of engineering drawings.
  • Use of Dial test indicator (DTI) clock for probing and setting up the job.
  • Identify and load the correct NC program and tooling for the parts to be machined.
  • Use of overhead cranes will be required. Crane training would be an advantage, but training will be provided.
  • Inspect products either on completion of machining or as a pre-machining or in process check as specified in the manufacturing instruction. This may involve the use of conventional measurement techniques using gauges or instruments and templates.
  • Carry out required machine parameter changes associated with the set up.
  • Test/dry run new or modified programs using appropriate machine functions and making required adjustments to machine and tool offsets to achieve the required size.
  • Use the SFDC system to record both direct and indirect works in line with the Company's procedures.
  • Report possible or known errors in manufacturing instruction or other associated documentation to the Supervisor or Team leader.
  • Undertake any other task within the machine shop workflow when management requires.
  • Self-inspection of parts produced, resolving non-conformance issues.
The Candidate
  • The ideal CNC Machinist:
    Previous experience should include manufacturing industry, preferably in a medium to heavy environment.
  • CNC milling experience.
  • Knowledge of Fanuc, Heidenheim, and Siemens would be an advantage.
  • Ability to reading engineering drawings.
  • Awareness of safety legislation and quality procedures (ISO 9001).
  • Attention to detail.
Benefits
  • Up to £34,173 DOE (including shift allowance).
  • 3 day weekend.
  • Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role.
  • Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role.
  • Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 7% employer contribution.
  • As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary.
  • Access to employee discounts hub.
  • Discounted healthcare cash plan.
  • Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme.
  • Various employee recognition schemes.
About Progress Rail

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail's deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

Equal Opportunities

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We would politely request no agencies please

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