ESS7032N - CNC Operator - Double Day Shift

ESS Employment Ltd; Stroud; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

ESS Employment Ltd is seeking a CNC Operator for a Double Day Shift in Stroud. You will run CNC machines, perform health checks, and ensure quality and safety in a busy production cell. The role involves mentoring, problem-solving, and collaboration with engineers to meet delivery dates.

The position is permanent with full-time hours on a double day pattern. Immediate start and a shift allowance may apply according to experience.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic CNC programming and machine competence.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more CNC machines in the cell.
• Perform daily machine health checks.
• Maintain traveler bookings and documents in the cell.
• Stamp own work and report NCRs.
• Assist with other duties as required by the Production Team Leader.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Mathematics

Problem solving

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

ESS7032N - CNC Operator - Double Day Shift

HOURS: Double Day Shift on weekly rotation – 37.5 hours per week

Early Shift - Monday – Thursday: 06.00am -14.00pm

Early Shift – Friday: 06.00am – 11.00am

Late Shift - Monday - Thursday 14.00pm – 22.00pm

Late Shift - Friday – 11.00am – 17.30pm

START DATE: Immediate

SALARY: Depending on experience plus shift allowance.

PERMANENT JOB

Vacancy – X 4 CNC Operator – Double Day Shift

This role provides the business with the running of one or more CNC machines in the relevant CNC Cell. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. Ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements and full commitment to the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies & management system. Setters are responsible for crafting and maintaining precision parts and components, which are crucial in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing.

Work directly affects product quality, safety, and overall efficiency in the production process.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating one or more CNC machines in the Cell.
• Responsible for daily machine health check list.
• Responsible for traveler bookings, documents, in the Cell.
• Responsible for stamping own work.
• Report NCR’s. (Non-Conformance Reports).
• Assist with other duties at the discretion of the Production Team Leader.
• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment.
• Participate in training when required.
• Minimise the level of scrap components.
• To mentor and support any new staff or apprentices which are working within the Machine Shop.
• To actively work with the Production Team Leader and Production Manager to establish key delivery dates/requirements.
• Communicate workshop issues to the CNC Setter / Charge Hand’s, and Production Team Leader.
• Collaborating with engineers, designers, and quality control professionals. Their input and precision in crafting components are highly influential in ensuring that final products meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Provide feedback on design improvements and process optimization.

Requirements

• GCSE’s or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineering qualifications preferably craft apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Basic CNC programming and machine competence.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardised situations.
• Interpreting detailed technical drawings and blueprints to create or repair intricate components. Precision and attention to detail are paramount, as even minor errors can result in costly defects or safety hazards.
• Stay up to date with advancements in machining technology, software, and materials, requiring a commitment to ongoing learning and skill development.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability to handle various machining tasks and challenges.

Setters typically work with a variety of resources and tools, including lathes, milling machines, CNC (computer numerical control) equipment, and an array of hand and power tools. They also work with various materials, such as metals, plastics, and composites. In addition to physical resources, machinists may use software and computer programs to program and control CNC machines.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: ESS Employment Ltd

Hours: Full-time

Location: Stroud

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

LOCATION: Stroud, Gloucestershire