CNC Setter / Operator

Job Title: CNC Setter / Operator

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JH

Salary: £30,000 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 - 13:00About 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:

We're looking for an experienced CNC Setter / Operator to join the team at Colt Precision.

Based in a modern, well-equipped machine shop, you'll 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 that's progressing into programming, taking on additional responsibility, or broadening your machining experience across different machines and components.

What You'll 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 environmentWhat We're 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 essentialWhat 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 environmentAbout 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, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from machinists with a range of experience levels. Whether you're already highly experienced or looking to continue developing your skills within a strong engineering environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Please send your CV or get in touch for an informal conversation about the role and what it's like to work at Colt Precision.

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