CNC Horizontal Borer

  • Permanent
  • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • Posted: 17th April 2026
  • Salary: Up to £37.18 per hour + £575 Weekly Allowance + £1K Retention Bonus
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17031
  • Industry:
  • Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

JOB LOCATION: LEEDS – BASE PAY: £37.18 / OVERTIME: £55.77 + £575 WEEKLY TRAVEL ALLOWANCES + £1000 3 MONTHLY RETENTION PAYMENT + ONSITE GYM + ONSITE SUBSIDISED CANTEEN

X2 CNC Horizontal Borer vacancies available IN LEEDS with an award-winning organisation that was recently ranked as one the top 25 Engineering employers world-wide. Since their establishment over 160 years ago, they have become a household name within a number of high-profile industries including Oil & Gas and Power Generation and now employ over 15,000 people across 180 facilities world-wide.

Responsibilities of the CNC Horizontal Borer will include:

  • Setting up and operating a Doosan HB machine to accurately produce large & heavy components for internal projects & orders (up to 12 tonnes)
  • Editing, adjusting and creating basic programs using Fanuc and/or Heidenhain machine controls
  • In-process inspection using a variety of measuring instruments, ensuring that all castings and components conform with specification

Working Hours of the CNC Horizontal Borer:
37 Hours per week, spread across a 4-day night shift pattern:

  • Monday to Thursday – 21:15 to 07:15

In return, the CNC Horizontal Borer will receive:

  • Base Pay Rate: £37.18 / Overtime: £55.77 (Umbrella PAYE)
  • Travel Allowances: £115.00 per shift (£575 per week) – you must live OVER 50 miles from the Leeds facility to qualify
  • Retention Payment: £1,000.00 for every successful 3-month period worked
  • Access to onsite subsidised canteen and gym facilities
  • Assignment Duration: 6 Months – often extended but not guaranteed and subject to workload
  • Job Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

To apply for the CNC Horizontal Borer role, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information.

 
 

News

Specialty Chemicals Hiring: What’s Changed and What Hasn’t in 2026

28th April 2026
The UK specialty chemicals sector has never been straightforward to hire in. Talent pools are narrow, the best candidates...
Read full story

News

UK Construction Materials at a Crossroads: Recruitment and Skills Challenges Amid Falling Production

17th April 2026
The UK construction materials sector is at a critical juncture. With production levels continuing to fall, businesses are navigating...
Read full story

News

From Insight to Action: How E3 Recruitment Can Help SME Manufacturers Overcome the Skills Gap

7th April 2026
The latest SME Snapshot from Enginuity paints a picture familiar to manufacturers across the UK. With 80% of SMEs...
Read full story
Top