Jackson Hogg is recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering business in East Cleveland with over 60 years in operation.
Supplying into defence, marine, rail, and power generation including international exports, this is a business with genuine heritage, continued investment in modern machinery, and a track record of developing skilled machinists into long-term careers.
This role exists due to sustained workload and growth across large-component machining.
You’ll be responsible for setting, programming, and operating large CNC vertical boring machines and turning equipment, producing high-value, large-scale components.
This is not production line work it’s one-off and short-run machining where accuracy, judgement, and experience matter. You’ll be working from raw material through to finished component, often on large and technically challenging parts.
Machines & Capability
- CNC Vertical Borers
- Turning diameters from 2.0m up to 6.8m
- Lathes & Equipment
- Alpha Colchester XT 1550
- Shibaura TUE-150S vertical boring / turning mills
- Lifting Capacity
- Handling components up to 70 tonnes
- Materials Machined
- Mild steel
- Duplex
- Inconel
- Aluminium
- Nickel alloys
What We’re Looking For
- Time-served machinist with a recognised apprenticeship
- Strong experience on vertical borers, large lathes, or CNC turning centres
- Ability to set and run one-off jobs independently from engineering drawings
- CNC programming capability (conversational or offline – Fanuc experience beneficial)
- Confident in manual measurement and inspection of large components
- Strong understanding of tolerances, finishes, and machining strategy
- A quality-first mindset, this work involves high-value, safety-critical components
What’s on Offer
- £21.19 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance and nights premium)
- Overtime paid at £26.96 per hour
- Health cash plan and life assurance
- Subsidised canteen
- Free on-site parking and cycle storage
- Cycle to work and tech scheme
- Pension scheme
- Long-service and recognition awards
- Structured competency framework with genuine progression opportunities
