Job Title: CNC Machinist - Sliding Head Lathe
Location: Tewkesbury
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,728 + 18% Uplift
Shift Pattern: AM/PM rotating
Join our leading aerospace client's team in Tewkesbury and contribute to cutting‑edge aerospace engineering projects.
As a Sliding Head CNC Machinist, you'll play a key role in machining complex components for advanced aircraft systems, using STAR sliding head machines.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and manage Star Sliding Head Lathes
- Conduct first‑off inspections and ongoing quality checks
- Machine components to extremely tight tolerances
- Select and optimise tooling and machining parameters
- Troubleshoot machining issues, adjusting programs or set‑ups to maintain production quality and flow
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (HNC / Level 3)
- CNC machining experience on Sliding head lathes
- In‑depth knowledge of machining techniques, tooling, and inspection methods
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Life assurance
- Company pension beginning at 6%
- Employee share option
