Machine Operative

Posted 20 May 2026
Salary Up to £17.41 per hour + Overtime available
LocationRichmond
Job type Contract
Discipline Engineering
ReferenceBBBH23136_1779264312

Job description

Heavy CNC Machinist - Backshift
📍 North Yorkshire (DL10)
💷 £17.41 per hour
⏰ Overtime Paid at £26.11 per hour

ES Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist / CNC Operative to join one of our large engineering Companies on a backshift basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing structural steel company with long-term stability, overtime opportunities and modern CNC machinery.

🕒 Shift Pattern
Monday to Thursday: 2:30PM - 11:30PM
Friday: 2:30PM - 8:30PM

🔩 Duties Include:

  • Operating CNC machinery within a heavy steel environment
  • Working with Voortman, Kaltenbach and Peddinghaus machinery
  • Loading and unloading heavy steel components
  • Using overhead cranes to safely lift and move heavy parts
  • Monitoring machine performance and maintaining production standards
  • Following workshop health & safety procedures

✅ Experience Required:

  • Previous CNC machining / operating experience
  • Experience within structural steel or heavy engineering environments
  • Crane experience preferred
  • Experience with Voortman, Kaltenbach or Peddinghaus machinery advantageous

💥 Benefits:

  • Temp to Perm full-time position
  • Weekly overtime available at £26.11 per hour
  • Stable and supportive workshop environment
  • Opportunity to join a respected UK steel manufacturer

To apply, please send your CV or contact Sue Boardman at ES Recruit on 07478 226432.