Jackson Hogg is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established precision engineering business in East Cleveland with over 60 years in operation. Supplying defence, marine, rail, and power sectors, including international export, this is a business with genuine heritage, modern investment in plant and equipment, and a strong reputation for developing its people.

The Role

You will be setting, programming, and operating large‑format CNC milling and horizontal boring machines, producing a range of precision components from billets, fabrications, castings, and forgings. Work is varied, technically demanding, and requires a careful approach to quality, as customers trust this business with complex, high‑value components.

Machines in operation include:

• Hyundai WIA KBN135‑CL — 4m x 2m x 2m travel, 15‑tonne table capacity, Fanuc CNC control, B‑axis table (0.001°), ATC, 90° angled, orthogonal, and facing heads
• Hartford PBM135C — 3000mm x 2000mm x 2000mm, 15‑tonne table loading, FANUC 31iMB CNC control system

What We're Looking For

• Time‑served machinist, completed a recognised Machine Shop apprenticeship
• Demonstrable experience setting and operating large‑format milling machines or horizontal borers
• Proven ability to set one‑off and short‑run jobs independently, from drawing to finished component
• CNC programming skills, Fanuc control experience preferred
• Strong manual measurement skills covering dimensions and surface finish
• Confident reading, interpreting, and working from engineering drawings
• A quality‑focused mindset and attention to detail, this work demands it

What's on Offer

• £20.91 effective hourly rate (inclusive of shift allowance and night shift premium)
• Overtime at £25.68/hour
• Health cash plan and life assurance
• Subsidised canteen
• Free on‑site parking and cycle store
• Cycle to work and tech scheme
• Pension scheme
• Recognition and long‑service awards
• Structured competency framework with genuine development support

Apply now or contact the Jackson Hogg Industrial team for a confidential conversation