Senior CNC Machinist Estimator Precision Engineering

Job Title: Senior CNC Machinist / Estimator (Precision Engineering) Location: Clitheroe Salary: 30,000Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.- 38,000 Hours: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 into accurate quotes 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 while maintaining an excellent work-life balance within a close-knit, highly skilled team.The Role: Reading and interpreting detailed technical diagrams and engineering drawings Evaluating specific jobs and assessing manufacturability Costing up materials, labour/personnel, machine usage, tooling, and overheads Accurately estimating the full cost of jobs for customers Producing competitive and commercially sound quotations Creating detailed job routings and process plans for production Purchasing raw materials required for projects Liaising with customers regarding technical queries where required Working closely with production, programming, and quality teams Identifying opportunities for cost efficiency and process improvement Over time, you will have the opportunity to take the technical lead on projects and become the go-to engineer within the business. xjdpvnf Candidate Requirements: Time-served CNC Machinist (apprenticeship trained / indentured) Strong background in precision machining / precision engineering Experience within aerospace, defence, or high-spec general engineering environments Experience in estimating, costing, quoting, or production planning (or strong desire to move into this area) Excellent understanding of machining processes (turning, milling, multi-axis advantageous ) Ability to work from complex engineering drawings and tight tolerances Strong commercial awareness Organised, detail-focused, and confident communicator This role would suit: An Estimator from a precision machining background looking to work on a wide variety of projects A Senior CNC Machinist or Programmer ready to step away from the tools A Lead Engineer wanting more responsibility and long-term progression Someone looking to massively develop their skillset within a stable and well-established business If youre looking 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 planning Specialist training and ongoing development Clear career progression opportunities Opportunity to take technical ownership of projects Stable, well-established business Supportive, close-knit team environment Excellent work-life balance Competitive salary and company benefits

Created: 2026-03-07