Contract Type: Contract / Permanent - March start date 

Salary: £23.29 per hour (inclusive of 30% weekend shift premium). This will increase to 2026 rate for March start date. 

The Role

A Friday, Saturday, Sunday shift  - 12 hour shifts, commencing March 2026. 

We are looking for an experienced and quality conscious CNC Machinist to join our CNC Multitasking lathe team within our motorsport division. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment is key as our customer requirements are as fast as the vehicles the components end up in. With a keen eye for detail you will be part of a highly skilled and dedicated team that are involved in the design and development of high quality transmission components mainly for the motorsport and aerospace industries, Although programming experience is not essential a very strong knowledge of ISO & Mazatrol CNC controllers is very important (you will be supported by a dedicated off-line programming team using Edgecam & Delcam).

Key Competencies and Experience

• Trackable work experience within a precision machine shop using Mazak Integrex Multi Axis CNC Turning Centres.
• Experience of working on i-200-ST Multi Axis Machining centre would be beneficial.
• Be able to set machine tools to complete parts from a route card to the highest quality using ISO and/or Mazatrol.
• Experience of Inspecting your own work to drawing.
• Be able to read and understand programmes, to edit programmes and alter speeds and feeds if required. 
• Have good knowledge and understanding of turning tips and milling cutters. 
• Must be vigilant and diligent, with a good attention to detail, and able to maintain high standards of work.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) in order to liaise with colleagues.
• Use of literacy skills to complete route cards, records, etc.
• Offer flexibility within the team covering other shifts and working overtime as required.

Working here

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on.  Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via recruit@ricardo.com if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.