CNC Operator

Company Background:

Northern Hydraulics Ltd is proud to be one of the UK's top manufacturers of industry leading precision hydraulic cylinders. Throughout our 37 years in the industry, our global clients in the excavator, mining and quarrying and materials handling industry, have come to expect the highest quality products.

Accredited with Investors in People Silver Status, and recently recognised as a Best Managed Company by Deloitte, the business has undergone considerable expansion in recent years and continues to do so today.

As a result of exponential demand for our high quality products, the company have ambitious expansion & investment plans for 2025 & beyond.

We are currently recruiting for a CNC milling machinist to join our team.

The successful applicant will report directly to the department team leader

The Role:

To assist with growth plans, we are currently recruiting for a CNC Operator to work within our components manufacturing division. This role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Operator to join our thriving precision engineering company and utilize their skillset to its fullest potential.

The successful candidate for this role will enjoy working for an award winning company who continually invest in both its people and technology infrastructure to ensure we remain at the cutting edge of precision engineering.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

· Accurately reading & interpreting engineering drawings

· Setting and operating a 3-axis CNC mill to produce machined parts

· In-process inspection of goods and carrying out quality checks in line with our internal quality system

· Working meticulously, paying close attention to workmanship

· Operating in line with the company's health & safety policy relative to the workshop environment

· Operating in a safe & responsible manner at all times

· Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality

· Maintain good housekeeping & safe working environment

· Willingness to be flexible to the business needs

· Any other duties, within reason & capability, as determined by the team leader

Essential Criteria:

· 3 years' experience in a similar role

· Experience with Fanuc i-series controls

· Previous experience working to quality standards

· Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

· Strong numeracy and literacy skills

· Good level of verbal and written English

Desirable Criteria:

· 4 years + experience in a similar role

· Experience in a precision engineering environment

Hours of Work:

Evening Shift

Monday – Thursday: 4:45 pm to 03:15 am

Friday: OFF

In return, the successful candidate will receive:

· Top rates paid (DOE)

· Early finish on Friday

· Overtime regularly available (enhanced rates)

· Westfield Health cover

· Access to bike-to-work scheme

· High specification machinery and PPE

· Plus, much more…

Rights to work in the United Kingdom

Applicants for this role must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom. The successful applicant will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK before being formally offered the role. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to consider you for this role. If you are uncertain about your eligibility to work in the UK, you are encouraged to contact the UK Borders agency.

Please note:

Northern Hydraulics Ltd reserves the right to enhance essential criteria in the event of a high volume of applicants. In such an instance, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 10th December 2025

Northern Hydraulics is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dungannon BT71 4QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• CNC Machining: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person