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About this CNC Machinist role at Sulzer

Sulzer · Onsite · Leeds

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machining centres to manufacture components in line with engineering drawings and specifications.

  • Carry out 5-axis machining operations safely and efficiently.

  • Perform in-process inspection of components to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.

  • Complete associated inspection records, production documentation, and quality paperwork accurately.

  • Identify and troubleshoot machining or production issues, escalating where necessary.

  • Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas to a high standard.

  • Follow all health, safety, and quality procedures, reporting any hazards or non-conformances.

  • Work closely with colleagues and other departments to meet production targets and customer requirements.

  • Support and share knowledge with less experienced team members where required.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Vocational training, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience in CNC machining.

  • Essential: Proven experience operating and setting 5-axis CNC machining centres.

  • Desirable: Experience with Mazak 5-axis machining centres and Mazatrol controls.

  • Comfortable carrying out in-process inspection and completing associated quality documentation.

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and measurement data.

  • Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

  • Experience using measuring equipment and quality control processes.

  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

  • Positive attitude, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

  • Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

What we offer you

We’ve recently invested significantly in modernising our Leeds facility — creating a brighter, more efficient, and more advanced workspace designed to support high‑quality work and a great employee experience. Alongside our upgraded facilities, you’ll benefit from:
 

Core Benefits

  • A competitive salary

  • A company-wide bonus scheme

  • Paid overtime opportunities

  • Medicash Health Cash Plan (covering everyday healthcare expenses such as dental, optical and GP services)

  • 33 days’ holiday

  • Defined pension contribution

  • Employee Assistance Programmes

  • Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle

  • Costco membership option

  • Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends

  • Long Service Awards

  • Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways

  • Armed Forces Support – As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers. This includes policies that enable time for training, camps and deployment, alongside access to a growing internal military network.

Onsite Perks

  • Free, secure parking with EV charging

  • Multi-faith prayer room

  • Newly modernised work areas

  • Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws

  • 24/7 onsite gym

  • Subsidised vending machines

  • Subsidised Canteen offering hot and cold food


Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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About Sulzer

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team.

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