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Contact Universal Fibre Optics Ltd

Universal Fibre Optics Ltd

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CNC Engineer/Machinist

United Kingdom

Universal Fibre Optics Ltd

Contact Universal Fibre Optics Ltd

Hours
Full Time
Posted
3 hours ago
Salary
Competitive
Recruiter
Universal Fibre Optics Ltd
Closes
04 Jan 2026
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Job description

Due to an expansion within our Engineering Department & increasing demands we now have an opportunity to employ an additional two CNC Engineers.

Purpose of Role,

Working within the Engineering Dept. You will be responsible for the manufacture of fibre optic products within the UFO portfolio while being aware of customer requirements and health and safety at work. Main duties and responsibilities will be, but are not limited to;

CNC setting/running/programming appropriate to skills and level of training.

Always looking to better programs and tooling

Assisting UFO production by creating tooling/jigs to improve production processes in all areas.

Ensuring machines are running with the right amount of oil, coolant levels.

Ensuring machines are running/programmed most efficient and always running.

Ensuring components coming off machines are to a high standard of quality and within supplied tolerances.

Ensuring all unused bars go back to stock & are recorded on the stock movement sheet.

Ensure bar feeders are always full.

Ensure that all parts made are ready for production, i.e. cleaned, deburred, counted and are accompanied by correct paperwork.

Ensuring that a requisition is completed in full for all parts and any scrap parts are recorded.

Ensure any rework forms are filled in correctly & handed back to management.

Ensure any drawing requests have been processed & actioned before components are made.

To help less experienced Engineers.

To carry out manual machining jobs.

Making sure your designated area(s) is clean & tidy at the end of each shift.

Making sure all provided equipment is stored securely at the end of each shift.

Requirements:

Experience working with CNC machines using Fanuc controls on Doosan lathes, Haas Mills and Star GB.

Machining bespoke components as well as standard products for the assembly line

Ability to interpret Engineering drawings & manufacturing components within set tolerances.

Ensure all company policies surrounding, health & safety, quality requirements and housekeeping are met.

Good problem solving & strong attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Desirable but not essential:

Apprentice trained.

Offline programming experience.

Knowledge of CNC CAD/CAM would be advantageous.

Information:

These are full-time positions, in a stable industry.

Competitive hourly rate which will be tailored to the experience of the applicants.

Overtime is paid at a time and a half and wage payments are fortnightly.

Immediate start / agreed start date.

Short-term accommodation will be made available for candidates willing to relocate for this position.

You can apply by submitting your CV and cover letter through indeed, via email, by post or in person at our head office in Coldstream, Berwickshire.

Please take the time to read our job applicant privacy policy which is located at _

If you have any questions or queries with this policy please get in touch, otherwise we will carry on processing your application based on the terms contained in the policy.

_ Please note: UFO would not like to be contacted by recruitment agencies to help fill our positions. _

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Coldstream TD12 4DT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CNC_0223

Ad ID: 5417512145

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