Temp CNC Machinist

CNC MACHINIST (MILLER) SHEFFIELD UP TO £36,870 DOE (INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE) SHIFT PATTERN: 2 Shift Pattern Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 - 15:15 Afters: Monday to Thursday, 15:00 - 00:30 Progress Rail Services UK…

Pay rate £31,000 – £37,000/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 25 August 2026

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shift allowance, life cover, pension

CNC MACHINIST (MILLER)

SHEFFIELD

UP TO £36,870 DOE (INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE)

SHIFT PATTERN:

2 Shift Pattern

Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 - 15:15

Afters: Monday to Thursday, 15:00 - 00:30

Progress Rail Services UK is looking to recruit a CNC Machinist to operate CNC Milling Machines and produce machined components to the production plan, in a safe and efficient manner, within the planned production time and to the required quality.

THE ROLE:
As a CNC Machinist you will be required to:

Operate CNC milling machines.
Accurately follow route card instructions SOP and reading of engineering drawings.
Use of Dial test indicator (DTI) clock for probing and setting up the job.
Identify and load the correct NC program and tooling for the parts to be machined.
Use of overhead cranes will be required. Crane training would be an advantage, but training will be provided.
Inspect products either on completion of machining or as a pre-machining or in process check as specified in the manufacturing instruction. This may involve the use of conventional measurement techniques using gauges or instruments and templates.
Carry out required machine parameter changes associated with the set up.
Test/dry run new or modified programs using appropriate machine functions and making required adjustments to machine and tool offsets to achieve the required size.
Use the SFDC system to record both direct and indirect works in line with the Company's procedures.
Report possible or known errors in manufacturing instruction or other associated documentation to the Supervisor or Team leader
Undertake any other task within the machine shop workflow when management requires.
Self-inspection of parts produced, resolving non - conformance issues.
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal CNC Machinist:

Previous experience should include manufacturing industry, preferably in a medium to heavy environment.
CNC milling experience.
Knowledge of Fanuc, Heidenheim, and Siemens would be an advantage.
Ability to reading engineering drawings
Awareness of safety legislation and quality procedures (ISO 9001)
Attention to detail

BENEFITS:

Up to £36,870 DOE (including shift allowance)
3 day weekend!
Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
Tailored training to help you learn and develop
Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted gym membership - up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms
Fuel Card - save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell
Various employee recognition schemes

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail's deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

PROGRESS RAIL VALUES:

Safety - Care, Learn, Prevent
Integrity - Do the Right Thing
Teamwork - Win Together
Excellence - Be the Best
Commitment - Own the Outcome

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We would politely request no agencies please

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