CNC Setter/Operator

CNC Setter/Operator

Location: Gloucester

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Day Shift

Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 DOE

Are you an experienced CNC Setter/Operator looking for a permanent day-shift position with overtime, ongoing development and genuine long-term stability? An established and growing precision engineering company in Gloucester is looking to recruit a skilled CNC Setter/Operator. You will join a supportive team within a clean, professional and well-organised machine shop, producing high-quality precision components for a range of industries.

The Role

You will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery, ensuring components are manufactured accurately, efficiently and in accordance with engineering drawings, quality standards and production requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist seeking a stable day-shift role with a consistent workload and opportunities to develop their skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machines
• Adjusting tool offsets and completing minor program edits
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
• Completing first-off and in-process inspections
• Using micrometers, verniers, gauges and other measuring equipment
• Monitoring machining processes to maintain quality and efficiency
• Working safely and meeting production deadlines
• Maintaining a clean and organised working environment

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a CNC Setter/Operator
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Experience machining materials such as aluminium, stainless steel or mild steel
• Good understanding of tolerances and quality requirements
• Strong attention to detail
• A reliable and proactive approach to work

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £28,000-£36,000, depending on experience
• Permanent day shift
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Training and career-development opportunities
• Stable, long-term employment with an established company
• Clean and well-organised working environment
• Supportive and experienced team
• Free on-site parking

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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