Salary Up to £46,000 (inc. 30% shift premium) depending on experience
Location Miskin, South Wales
We are currently recruiting for a Development Machinist within Low Volume Manufacturing working a 3 shift pattern (6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm & 10pm – 6am). The purpose of the role is to provide additional programming, setting and operating resource to support the increased production demand of specials and low volume production parts.
Responsibilities
Setting / Operating CNC machines (Milling or Turning) to the standard set and run times
Interpret drawings and use initiative in deciding tooling selection and the method of manufacture
Monitor the quality of components using a wide range of equipment including CMM inspection and complete departmental quality documentation
Generate new component part programmes with the aid of Gibbs CAM programming software and subsequent prove out of new processes
Key requirements
Applicants must have served an apprenticeship and have expertise in using a variety of CNC machine tools, including milling or turning
A sound knowledge of manufacturing methodology to ensure that new processes are both capable and efficient.
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
Good PC skills are essential
Desirable requirements
A comprehensive knowledge of CNC machining with some programming knowledge is desirable.
Experience using a variety of inspection methods including CMMs
Expertise in the use of GibbsCam software would be desirable although full training will be provided for successful applicants
Benefits
When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
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Employment Type:
PermanentTime Type:
Full timeRequisition Number:
R9421 Development Machinist (Open)Skills Required
- Served an apprenticeship and expertise in using a variety of CNC machine tools, including milling or turning
- Sound knowledge of manufacturing methodology to ensure new processes are capable and efficient
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good PC skills
- CNC machining programming knowledge (desirable)
- Experience using a variety of inspection methods including CMMs (desirable)
- Expertise in the use of GibbsCAM software (desirable; training available)
Renishaw Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Renishaw and has not been reviewed or approved by Renishaw.
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Retirement Support — The pension scheme includes a 9% employer contribution with salary‑sacrifice options, signaling strong long‑term savings support. Feedback suggests this materially strengthens total compensation in the UK.
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Healthcare Strength — Subsidized private medical cover, life assurance, and a 24/7 EAP—alongside options like a health cash plan and on‑site fitness centers—indicate comprehensive health and wellbeing support. These provisions contribute to a sense of strong healthcare coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — 25 days of annual leave with company days, long‑service accrual, and the option to buy additional leave point to generous time‑off provision. Hybrid and “variable working” arrangements further support work–life balance when roles allow.
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What We Do
Renishaw is one of the world's leading engineering and scientific technology companies, with expertise in precision measurement and healthcare. The company supplies products and services used in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. It is also a world leader in the field of additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where it designs and makes industrial machines which ‘print' parts from metal powder. The Renishaw Group currently has 80 offices in 36 countries, with over 5,000 employees, of which over 3,000 people are employed within the UK. The majority of the company's R&D and manufacturing is carried out in the UK and for the year ended June 2019, Renishaw achieved sales of £574 million of which 94% was due to exports. The company's largest markets are USA, China, Japan and Germany
