Job Title: Senior CNC Machinist / Estimator (Precision Engineering)Location: ClitheroeSalary: £30,000 - £38,000Hours:This is afull-timeposition however for the right candidate we are open to part time options.The Opportunity:Are you a time-served Senior CNC Machinist or Estimator from a precision machining background looking to step off the tools and move into a more strategic role?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering company where you will transition away from full-time machine running into a key estimating and planning position. You will play a pivotal role in turning customer drawings intoaccuratequotes and fully routed jobs, becoming a crucial technical link between customers and the shop floor.This role offers the chance to massively develop your skillset, receive specialist training, and progress your career long-term all whilemaintainingan excellent work-life balance within a close-knit, highly skilled team.The Role:Reading and interpreting detailed technical diagrams and engineering drawingsEvaluating specific jobs and assessing manufacturabilityCosting up materials, labour/personnel, machine usage, tooling, and overheadsAccurately estimating the full cost of jobs for customersProducing competitive and commercially sound quotationsCreating detailed job routings and process plans for productionPurchasing raw materials required for projectsLiaising with customersregardingtechnical queries whererequiredWorking closely with production, programming, and quality teamsIdentifyingopportunities for cost efficiency and process improvementOver time, you will have the opportunity to take the technical lead on projects and become the go-to engineer within the business.Candidate Requirements:Time-served CNC Machinist (apprenticeship trained / indentured)Strong background in precision machining / precision engineeringExperience within aerospace, defence, or high-spec general engineering environmentsExperience in estimating, costing, quoting, or production planning (orstrong desireto move into this area)Excellent understanding of machining processes (turning, milling, multi-axisadvantageous)Ability to work from complex engineering drawings and tight tolerancesStrong commercial awarenessOrganised, detail-focused, and confident communicatorThis role would suit:An Estimator from a precision machining background looking to work on a wide variety of projectsA Senior CNC Machinist or Programmer ready to step away from the toolsA Lead Engineer wanting more responsibility and long-term progressionSomeone looking to massively develop their skillset within a stable and well-established businessIfyourelooking for the opportunity to progress your career, receive specialist training, step into a more strategic engineering role, and work within a supportive team of experts this could be the ideal next step.Whats On Offer:Structured transition off the tools into estimating and planningSpecialist training and ongoing developmentClear career progression opportunitiesOpportunity to take technical ownership of projectsStable, well-established businessSupportive, close-knit team environmentExcellent work-life balanceCompetitive salary and company benefitsJBRP1_UKTJ
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Senior CNC Machinist Estimator Precision Engineering