CNC Machinist/Programmer

CNC Machinist / Fabrication Technician

📍 Coventry

💰 £24.00ph LTD Contract

🕒 Contract Opportunity-Min 6 Months

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist / Fabrication Technician to join a leading advanced engineering and prototype manufacturing environment based in Coventry.

This is an exciting opportunity to support low-volume prototype and development builds across a range of high-performance engineering projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in manufacturing and modifying components for specialist build and test operations.

The Role

The position will involve setting, operating, and programming both CNC and manual machinery within a fast-paced machine shop environment. You will be responsible for producing precision components from a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous materials while supporting multiple engineering departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and program 3-axis CNC milling machinery
• Manual turning and milling of prototype and low-volume components
• Manufacture and modify components to engineering drawings and specifications
• Support fabrication and welding activities where required
• Carry out self-inspection and quality checks on completed work
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards within the workshop
• Work independently and collaboratively to provide machining solutions
• Support continuous improvement and efficient workshop operations

Essential Experience

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent within Mechanical Engineering / Machining
• Proven experience setting, operating, and programming CNC machinery
• Manual lathe and milling experience
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience machining a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Strong understanding of basic measurement and inspection principles
• Good problem-solving ability and capable of working independently
• Basic PC skills

Desirable Experience

• ProtoTRAK SMX control experience
• Experience operating XYZ machinery
• Fabrication and welding experience
• CAD software knowledge
• Overhead crane, slinging, and lifting experience
• Understanding of H&S, COSHH, and environmental procedures

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable individual who enjoys working within a prototype or advanced engineering environment. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, capable of managing priorities effectively and delivering high-quality work under pressure.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering environment working on cutting-edge projects and prototype development programmes.

Established in 1994, G&P Quality Management is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors. G&P operates as both an employment business and employment agency in providing and advertising opportunities for our clients.

G&P’s philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.

G&P Quality Management is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.