CNC Operator (Sliding Head) Location: Redditch Shift: Afternoons 5 shifts either 12.00 or 14.00 start with 20.00 or 22.00 Salary: £28,392 Precision Engineering Industry Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business within the precision engineering industry for an experienced CNC Operator to join their team on the afternoon shift. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled operator with sliding head experience and a strong working knowledge of Fanuc controls to become part of a growing, forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities: Operating CNC sliding head machines on the afternoon shift Working confidently with Fanuc control systems Performing routine offset and insert changes to maintain setup accuracy Loading material and carrying out regular quality checks using standard gauges Supporting basic setups, with the advantage of being able to set independently Beneficial experience includes: Changing milling cutters, drills, and taps Using shadowgraph and non-digital bore mics Using micrometres, verniers, and other manual measuring tools for ongoing inspection Key Machinery Experience Hanwha Star Tornos Citizen All machines are equipped with milling capability, so familiarity with live tooling and multi-axis operations is highly desirable. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience operating CNC sliding head lathes Strong working knowledge of Fanuc control systems High attention to detail and focus on quality Comfortable with manual inspection techniques and tool changes Able to work independently and maintain consistent output on an afternoon shift What's on Offer: Competitive hourly rate Permanent opportunity with a reputable and growing company Clean, modern, and well-equipped workshop Supportive team environment with opportunities for training and progression If you would like to apply for the role of CNC Operator then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed). Closing date is 10.10.25 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future