Job Title: CNC Machine Operator
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
Industry: Rail Rolling Stock
Location: Manchester
Are you an experienced CNC Machine Operator looking for your next challenge? A leading client in the Rail Rolling Stock Industry, based in Manchester, is recruiting for a skilled engineering professional to join their team, operating specialist machinery to support the overhaul and assembly of rail wheelsets.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist to utilise their technical skills in a precision engineering environment where quality, safety and attention to detail are essential.
The Role
As a CNC Machine Operator, you will be responsible for precision machining, axle preparation and wheelset assembly, ensuring all components meet strict engineering specifications and quality standards.
Your duties will include:
- Operating CNC horizontal lathes and hydraulic wheel presses.
- Machining axles and assembling wheelsets to precise tolerances.
- Setting up machinery, selecting tooling and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Carrying out quality inspections using precision measuring equipment.
- Supporting brake disc fitting, bearing installation and wheelset build activities.
- Recording inspection results and maintaining accurate quality documentation.
- Following health and safety procedures and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Performing routine equipment checks and supporting continuous improvement activities.
What Were Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Proven experience operating CNC horizontal lathes and hydraulic wheel presses.
- Experience in rail, aerospace or heavy engineering environments.
- Strong knowledge of precision machining, engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances.
- Competence using micrometres, dial test indicators, bore gauges and other precision measuring equipment.
- An understanding of wheelset assembly, pressing operations and machinery safety.
- A proactive, quality-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
Whats on Offer?
- £45,000 annual salary.
- The opportunity to work with specialist machinery in a precision engineering environment.
- A key role supporting the safety and reliability of rail vehicles.
- The chance to develop your technical expertise within a skilled engineering team.
- Employment with a Real Living Wage Employer.
Interested?
If you have experience in CNC machining, precision engineering and wheelset assembly and are looking for your next opportunity, we want to hear from you
