Cnc Miller
Theo James Recruitment
Derwent Haugh · posted 13 August 2026
Salary
£20 – £24 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Derwent Haugh, Tyne & Wear
Category
Engineering
Job Title: CNC Miller
Location: Tyne & Wear
Salary: £20.00–£24.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 37-hour day shift with an early finish every Friday
* Overtime paid at 1.5x
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Pension matched up to 7%
* Health Cash Plan
* Death in Service cover
* Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
* Referral bonus
* Free EV charging and onsite parking
* Subsidised onsite canteen
* Ongoing training and development
The Company:
If you're looking to develop your technical capability while machining some of the largest and most complex components in UK manufacturing, this CNC Miller opportunity offers exactly that. Working within a modern, well-invested machining facility, you'll join an established engineering business that continues to invest heavily in both its people and technology, offering genuine long-term career development.
Working Hours:
37-hour day shift with an early finish on Friday. Overtime available and paid at 1.5x.
Job Description:
An experienced CNC Miller is required to join a highly skilled machining team producing large, complex engineered components to demanding quality standards.
You'll be responsible for setting, operating and optimising Mazak 5-axis machining centres using Mazatrol and ISO programming while working with challenging materials and large fabrications. The role also involves interpreting engineering drawings, carrying out in-process inspection, supporting continuous improvement activities and working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a CNC Miller who enjoys technically demanding work rather than repetitive, high-volume production machining.
Skills & Experience:
* Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent machining experience
* Strong experience operating Mazak CNC machining centres
* Good understanding of Mazatrol and ISO programming
* Experience machining large fabrications or heavy engineered components
* Ability to read complex engineering drawings including GD&T
* Strong understanding of cutting tools, feeds, speeds and machining dynamics
* High standards of quality and attention to detail
* Team player with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
Why Should You Apply?
This CNC Miller position offers the chance to join one of the North East's most respected engineering manufacturers, working in a clean, modern facility with advanced equipment and genuine investment in both technology and people.
If you're an experienced CNC Miller looking to broaden your technical capability while working on large-scale precision engineering projects, this is an opportunity to build your career in a stable and growing manufacturing environment.
Whether you're already working as a CNC Miller or are ready for your next technical challenge on Mazak machinery, we'd welcome a confidential conversation
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