Job Title: CNC Setter / Operator
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JH
Salary: GBP30,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience + Regular overtime opportunities are available to increase earnings
Job Type: Full:time, Permanent
Hours of Work:
* Day Shift
* Monday : Thursday: 08:00 : 17:00
* Friday: 08:00 : 13:00
About Colt Precision:
Colt Precision is a specialist precision engineering company based in Tewkesbury, operating at the highest standards of manufacturing excellence. We manufacture critical, high:precision components for orthopaedic medical instrumentation, alongside aerospace and defence applications.
About The Role:
Were looking for an experienced CNC Setter / Operator to join the team at Colt Precision.
Based in a modern, well:equipped machine shop, youll be producing high:precision machined components, working as part of a skilled and supportive engineering team where quality and attention to detail are genuinely valued.
This is not a high:pressure production environment. We focus on producing quality work properly, investing in the right equipment, tooling and people to achieve consistently high standards.
As the company continues to grow, there will be genuine opportunities to develop your skills further, whether thats progressing into programming, taking on additional responsibility, or broadening your machining experience across different machines and components.
What Youll Be Doing:
* Setting and operating CNC machines producing precision:engineered components
* Carrying out machine set:ups including tooling changes and offsets
* Reading and working from engineering drawings
* Inspecting your own work using measuring equipment and gauges
* Maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy
* Working closely with the engineering team to support continuous improvement
* Contributing to a clean, organised and safe workshop environment
What Were Looking For:
* Previous experience as a CNC Setter / Operator
* Ability to work from engineering drawings
* Experience using measuring and inspection equipment
* Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high:quality work
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Experience with Fanuc or similar controls would be beneficial, but not essential
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary
* Overtime opportunities
* Early finish every Friday
* Long:term job security
* Modern machines and excellent working environment
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Clear progression opportunities
* Company pension scheme
* 22 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
* Free on:site parking
* Supportive and experienced team environment
About Colt Precision:
At Colt Precision, we specialise in high:quality precision machining and take real pride in the work we produce. We invest in our people, machinery and processes to ensure we continue delivering the highest standards to our customers.
We believe in creating a positive working environment where skilled engineers can enjoy their work, develop their careers and be part of a growing business with long:term ambitions.
Interested?
If you think this could be the right opportunity for you, wed love to hear from you. We welcome applications from machinists with a range of experience levels. Whether youre already highly experienced or looking to continue developing your skills within a strong engineering environment, wed like to hear from you.
Apply or get in touch for an informal conversation about the role and what its like to work at Colt Precision.
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