Cnc Machinist in Greet, Gloucestershire

CNC Machinist

My client, based between Cheltenham, is looking for an experienced machinist to join their growing fabrication team.

About the Role:
This is an opportunity to join a specialist designer and builder of bespoke automation systems. Their work ranges from single machines and control systems to conveyors, robotics and full turnkey production lines. The business recently launched a dedicated fabrication division. It supports their own automation projects and also serves external machine builders who need prototypes, one-off parts and small production runs.

You will be part of a small, close-knit team producing complex precision components, often from specialist materials. The work covers both computer-controlled and conventional equipment. It calls for strong programming and setting skills, plus good time management so that every job is delivered to a high standard and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret technical drawings and documents to write programs.
• Set and run multi-axis CNC equipment.
• Set and operate manual mills and lathes.
• Produce precision parts from specialist materials for prototypes, one-offs and small batches.
• Support the flow of production and help keep projects on track.
• Work across both internal automation builds and external customer orders.
• Ensure all equipment is used safely and efficiently.
• Escalate problems appropriately when needed.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Solid experience working in a machine shop environment is essential.
• Extensive experience working with specialist materials.
• Hands-on experience across centre lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, surface and cylindrical grinders, and single and multi-axis machine tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• A tenacious, self-motivated problem solver.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a positive, "can do" attitude.
• A desire to keep learning and improving.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys varied, high-precision work and wants to grow with a small but expanding business, with genuine opportunities for progression.

Location: Cheltenham 
Salary: £14 - £18 per hour + Overtime Available 
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, additional holiday for long service, overtime at 1.5x, spot bonuses and awards, contributory pension, private health insurance for you, your partner and children, cycle to work scheme. Pension, health insurance and cycle scheme start after the probationary period.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 17:00, Friday 08:00 - 14:00, with overtime available.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, please respond with an up-to-date CV to be considered. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.