CNC Machinist - Contractor

Are you an experienced CNC Machinist looking for a fast-paced, hands-on contract where you can get stuck in quickly, keep the machines moving and make an immediate impact?
Job Title: Contractor / Temp CNC Machinist
Location: Birmingham
Hourly Rate: Up to £21 per hour + overtime
This Contractor / Temp CNC Machinist role is a brilliant opportunity for a skilled CNC professional who enjoys variety, pace and the satisfaction of producing high-quality work from day one. Whether you are between permanent roles, looking for a short-term stop gap, or want contract work that suits your lifestyle, this role offers a rewarding assignment in a busy precision engineering environment.
The business specialises in the design, manufacture and assembly of high-precision components and assemblies for the Motorsport sector, working as an F1 Tier 1 supplier. Working with advanced 5-axis machining centres, you will play a central role in delivering complex, high-quality components to exacting standards in a lively, deadline-driven setting.
As a Contractor / Temp CNC Machinist your responsibilities will include:
· Setting, operating and optimising 5-axis CNC machining centres, including Matsuura Fanuc and DMG Mori, as part of a small, skilled machining team
· Work hands-on across daily production activity, keeping machines running efficiently and supporting customer deadlines through high-quality output
· Prove out prototype and new production components, providing feedback on tooling, speeds, feeds and cutting strategies
· Read engineering drawings, carry out in-process inspection and ensure tight tolerances, quality procedures and production standards are achieved
· Troubleshoot machining, tooling and production issues while maintaining a safe, organised working environment in line with ISO9001 standards
As a Contractor / Temp CNC Machinist, you will need:
· Proven CNC machining experience within a precision engineering environment, ideally working on prototype or low-volume, high-complexity components
· Strong 5-axis machining experience, including setting, operating and programming CNC machining centres
· Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls, including probing cycles, kinematics, G-code programming, tooling optimisation and machine setup
· Confident reading engineering drawings, understanding GD&T and using measuring equipment to inspect tight-tolerance components
· A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work well as part of a small team, manage your own priorities and solve problems quickly
This Contractor / Temp CNC Machinist position would suit someone who loves being close to the machines, enjoys solving technical challenges and wants a role where the days move quickly. You will be joining a small, skilled team where you can get stuck in, contribute quickly and focus on producing high-quality precision components.
If you are a skilled CNC Machinist looking for an immediate-start contract role with pace, variety and rewarding hands-on precision work, we would love to hear from you and discuss your experience in more detail.
Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, and your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further. INDEEDENG