CNC Nights Operator

Mansell Recruitment Group; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company is seeking a Night Shift CNC Operator to join their expanding machine shop team. The role involves operating CNC machines, ensuring quality checks, and reporting issues. Candidates should have experience in CNC operations and be comfortable with night shifts. The company values communication skills and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in CNC machine operation required.
• Comfortable working night shifts.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring CNC machines to produce components.
• Carrying out routine machine checks and reporting issues.
• Inspecting and quality-checking work against engineering drawings.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Reading engineering drawings

Strong communication skills

Health & Safety commitment

Problem-solving skills

Education

Engineering qualification (e.g., apprenticeship)

Job description

Overview

A well-established engineering company is seeking a Night Shift CNC Operator to join their expanding machine shop team.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring CNC machines to produce components to specification.
• Carrying out routine machine checks and reporting any issues.
• Completing relevant production documentation accurately.
• Inspecting and quality-checking own work against engineering drawings.
• Reporting and recording any non-conformances.
• Supporting colleagues and assisting with general duties as required.
• Keeping the work area clean, organised, and safe at all times.
• Participating in training to maintain and develop skills.
• Minimising waste and contributing to continuous improvement activities.
• Providing support and guidance to new team members or apprentices.
• Working closely with supervisors and managers to meet production deadlines.

The Candidate

• Previous experience in CNC machine operation.
• Comfortable working night shifts.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrates responsibility, reliability, and a commitment to Health & Safety.
• Engineering qualification (e.g., apprenticeship or equivalent) is desirable.
• Numerate, with the ability to work with decimals, fractions, and whole numbers.
• Practical, hands-on approach with problem-solving skills.

The Package

Salary: To be discussed during the call with Mansell Recruitment Group