CNC Miller in Durham

CNC Miller

Location: Durham

Shift Pattern: Rotating Double Shift

Pay Rate: £16.00 – £20.00 per hour + 20% shift allowance (DOE)

Are you an experienced CNC Miller looking for a secure role with competitive pay, modern machinery, and a structured shift pattern? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established engineering business in Durham, producing a varied and technically interesting range of components.

You\’ll be working primarily on Mazak and Haas CNC milling machines in a quality-focused environment where precision and consistency matter.

Shift Pattern & Pay

• 36.33 hours per week – rotating double shift
• Week 1:
• Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am – 12:00pm
• Week 2:
• Monday – Thursday: 2:00pm – 11:25pm
• Pay: £16.00 – £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Additional: 20% shift allowance paid on top of basic rate

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Setting up and operating CNC milling machines
• Working with Mazak and Haas equipment
• Selecting tools and preparing machines for production runs
• Carrying out roughing and finishing operations to tight tolerances
• Inspecting finished components against engineering drawings
• Completing basic machine and tooling maintenance
• Keeping your work area clean, safe, and organised

What We\’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller
• Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of machining techniques
• Competent using measuring equipment for quality checks
• High attention to detail and pride in your work
• Comfortable working rotating shifts

Your Experience

Essential:

• Apprentice-trained, time-served engineer
• Hands-on CNC milling experience in a precision environment
• Experience working to AS9100 or similar quality standards
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality requirements

Desirable:

• Ability to program or part-program at the machine
• Problem-solving mindset
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate with 20% shift allowance
• Modern Mazak and Haas machinery
• Early Friday finish every other week
• Long-term opportunity with a stable employer