Progress Rail
CNC Machinist
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CNC Machinist (x2)
Location: Sandiacre, NG10 5AN
Salary: Up to £40,440 DOE (including shift allowance) Contract Type: P permanently
Shift Patterns
Various shifts available, including:
3 Shifts:
- Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 13:40 & Friday 06:00 – 13:00
- Afters: Monday to Thursday, 13:35 – 21:15 & Friday 12:55 – 19:55
- Nights: Monday to Thursday, 21:00 – 06:00
Continental:
- Sunday to Tuesday:
- 06:00 – 18:00
- 18:00 – 06:00
- Wednesday to Friday:
- 06:00 – 18:00
- 18:00 – 06:00
About the Role
Progress Rail is recruiting 2 CNC Machinists to operate CNC Milling Machines, producing machined rail components safely, efficiently, and to the required quality and timeframes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the correct rail grade is used per cutting sheets (training provided).
- Follow route card instructions and demonstrate competency in reading engineering drawings.
- Comply with safety legislation and meet company procedures (ISO 9001):
- Wearing correct PPE
- Housekeeping standards
- Reporting accidents and "near misses"
- Load/unload rails to machine:
- Using internal cranes, sideloaders, or tandem lifting.
- Operate Grinders, Belt Sanders, and other power tools alongside Templates and Probing cycles.
- Manage programming tasks: Load, backup, and edit programs.
- Train new operatives when required.
- Maintain and improve quality standards.
- Communicate via logbook at shift changeovers.
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Requirements & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably medium to heavy industry.
- CNC Milling experience, including programming skills.
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- Awareness of safety legislation and quality procedures (e.g., ISO 9001).
- Attention to detail and strong work ethic.
Benefits
- Up to £40,440 DOE including shift allowance.
- Company-funded external training and qualifications.
- Tailored learning & career development.
- Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.
- Life assurance at 3.5x salary.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- 25% off gym memberships (across 4,000 UK gyms).
- Fuel Card discount (save 2p-3p/litre at 3,500+ UK fuel stations).
- Employee recognition schemes.
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About Progress Rail
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is a global provider of rolling stock, locomotives, infrastructure solutions, and rail maintenance services. With operations across the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the UK, we deliver innovative, quality-driven rail solutions to clients worldwide.
Equal Opportunities
Progress Rail is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience, committed to fostering an inclusive workforce.
How to Apply
Apply via the provided link. For further details, contact Taher Rahman (Sandiacre Site).
Note: No agencies, please.
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