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CNC Machinist

Travail Employment Group
Harrogate · posted 17 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Category
Engineering
CNC Machinist Harrogate Excellent opportunity for a college trained engineer to build a career in CNC machining. Have you recently completed an NVQ Level 2 or 3, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering? This role is ideal for someone who has gained machining experience during their studies and is eager to pursue CNC machining as a full-time career. Working with experienced engineers, you will help manufacture high-quality, precision-engineered components for a wide range of industries. The Role As a CNC Machinist, you will: Learn to set and operate CNC lathes and milling machines Work from engineering drawings and specifications Assist with machine set-ups and tooling changes Produce high-quality precision components Carry out quality checks and inspections Develop your understanding of CNC programming Gain experience working on small batch and one-off components Learn from experienced machinists and engineers The Person We would like to hear from candidates who: Have recently completed an NVQ Level 2 or 3, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Have some practical workshop, manufacturing, or machining experience through college, apprenticeships, work placements, or employment Can read or are keen to learn how to read engineering drawings Are comfortable using computers and willing to learn CNC controls and programming Have a positive attitude and strong willingness to learn Are reliable, enthusiastic, and keen to build a long-term engineering career Apprentice-trained candidates are particularly encouraged to apply The Company This is a friendly, growing engineering company with an excellent reputation for quality and customer service. Staff retention is very high, creating a supportive environment where people are given the opportunity to learn, develop, and progress their careers. Benefits 40-hour working week 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays 4% employer pension contribution Life assurance (2 x salary) Personal accident insurance cover Ongoing training and development Opportunity to learn CNC programming and advance your career Ideal for a recent mechanical engineering college leaver, apprentice, or junior engineer looking to take their first step into CNC machining and manufacturing. Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion
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