CNC Turner / Sliding Head Machinist 7072

First Base Employment Limited; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twilight shift

Four-day week

Fridays off

Non-guaranteed bonus

Job summary

First Base Employment is recruiting a CNC Turner / Sliding Head Machinist for a Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire-based precision engineering business that manufactures medical tooling and precision components.

The role requires setting and operating CNC turning machinery, with experience in sliding-head machining or mill-turn operations. Mazatrol Smooth familiarity is beneficial. Working a four-day twilight shift (Mon-Thu 16:30–02:45) provides Fridays off and a consistent pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC turning machinery.
• Reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and carrying out quality inspections.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning and sliding-head machinery to manufacture precision components from drawings.
• Interpret specifications and maintain tight tolerances for quality components.
• Monitor machining processes and adjust as needed to sustain accuracy and efficiency.
• Carry out in-process inspections with precision measuring equipment.
• Identify and report machining, tooling or quality issues.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health and safety.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to meet production targets.

Skills

CNC Turner

Sliding Head

CNC Setter/Operator

Reading engineering drawings

Tight tolerances

Quality inspections

Attention to detail

Tools

Mazatrol Smooth

Job description

CNC Turner / Sliding Head Machinist

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Salary: Up to £21.22 per hour (Dependant on experience) plus non-guaranteed bonus
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 16:30 – 02:45

The Role

First Base Employment is currently recruiting for a CNC Turner / Sliding Head Machinist to join a specialist precision engineering business based in Tewkesbury, manufacturing high-quality medical tooling and precision components.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist, CNC Turner, CNC Setter/Operator or Sliding Head Machinist to join an established manufacturing environment, producing precision components to demanding quality standards.

The successful candidate will have experience setting and operating CNC machinery, with a background in CNC turning, sliding-head machining or mill-turn operations being particularly relevant. Experience with Mazatrol Smooth controls would be beneficial.

Working a four-day twilight shift from Monday to Thursday, 16:30–02:45, this position offers a consistent working pattern with Fridays free.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning and/or sliding-head machinery to manufacture precision components in line with engineering drawings and specifications.

• Interpret technical drawings and work to tight tolerances, ensuring components meet the required quality standards.

• Monitor machining processes and make adjustments where necessary to maintain accuracy and production efficiency.

• Carry out in-process inspections using appropriate precision measuring equipment.

• Identify and report machining, tooling or quality issues, supporting effective problem-solving.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and adhere to health and safety procedures.

• Work collaboratively with the wider manufacturing team to achieve production targets and delivery deadlines.

Key Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a CNC Turner, Sliding Head Machinist or CNC Setter/Operator.

• Experience setting and operating CNC turning machinery.

• Sliding-head machining or mill-turn experience would be advantageous.

• Familiarity with CNC controls, particularly Mazatrol Smooth, would be beneficial.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.

• Experience using precision measuring equipment and carrying out quality inspections.

• A strong understanding of precision engineering and machining processes.

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality components.

Benefits

• £21.22 per hour.

• Non-guaranteed bonus.

• Four-day working week, Monday to Thursday.

• Twilight shift: 16:30–02:45.

• Fridays free.

• Opportunity to join a specialist precision engineering business manufacturing medical tooling and components.