CNC Machinist - Stonework
autocad planning
cnc checks
alphacam programming
saw loading
stone shaping
team communication
The role involves creating perfectly accurate shaped stones from raw stone block for facades, staircases, portico’s and other architectural & heritage masonry projects. They will be using advanced CNC 3-6 axis machinery to help deliver production in the most effective and efficient way, so showing initiative and practiveness is essential. The role is a mixture of cutting programming, stone selection, stone handling/placement, machine operations and general team communications to achieve end results to send to our in house site fixing team.
- Reading and planning stonemasonry drawings on AutoCAD.
- Daily pre-operation checks on your specific machines
- Planning work to ensure saws are working.
- Washing down of CNC machines
- Using Alphacam to programme machinery (training provided).
- Attending team/machinist meetings
- Loading & unloading saws safely, using crane or forklift (training provided)
alphacam
cnc
3d
cad
forklift
problem solving
The candidate should show the ability to think in 3D, adapt with computing, particularly CAD or similar, has a keen attention to detail, and likes to make things. Knowledge of stone, technical drawing, or software like Alphacam will be of benefit but can be developed in role for the right candidate.
The ideal candidate will have worked in a workshop style environment with cutting and programming experience, ideally in stonemasonry but other similar industries would still be relevant. They should have high literacy skills and enjoy working in a busy, labour-intensive environment.
You will need a mixture of technical & practical skills to drive complex cutting machines in producing high quality stone for new build, architectural & conservation projects.
Whilst experience in these areas are preferable, we are open to training the right candidate who aligns with our culture & team work ethic.
- Forklift driving capability
- An understanding of construction/masonry drawings
- Excellent problem solving
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Effective time management skills
- Programming CNC saws & 3-6 axis saws
- Strong attention to detail
- Thinking and visualisation in 3D
- Experience in Alphacam
- Experience in machining & programming CNC saws
- English literacy
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Computer literacy skills
- Experience in 3-6 axis machining
- An understanding of manual handling
- Founded in 2001 by industry insiders, Premises Recruitment Ltd emerged to bridge the gap between construction firms and specialist talent.
- Privately owned and independent, the firm has built trusted relationships with Tier 1 contractors, developers and niche consultants.
- Their divisions span prime residential, main contracting, interiors, facades, affordable housing and M&E/FM—mirroring the full diversity of modern construction.
- They cover roles from site managers and engineers to commercial managers, BIM specialists and MEP consultants, handling both permanent and temporary hires.
- Known for rapid delivery, their team averages a 3-day turnaround from vacancy to candidate shortlist.
- Despite modest financials—just over £100k in current assets as of May 2024—they’ve retained strong profitability and balance sheet stability.
- Their consultants boast over a decade’s average tenure, fueling deep sector knowledge and continuity in client service.
- Standout facts include preferred-supplier status with major UK contractors and a reputation for highly confidential and repeat business partnerships.
