Sliding head Machinist
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | GL20 8NA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Staffline |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 107836-36959 |
Summary
Job Title: CNC Machinist - Sliding Head Lathe
Location: Tewkesbury
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £36,900 + 36.67% Uplift (£50,400)
Shift Pattern: Night Shift (Permanent - post training)
• Monday & Tuesday: 8:45pm - 6:15am
• Wednesday: 9:00pm - 6:15am
• Thursday: 9:15pm - 6:30am
The Role - CNC Machinist - Sliding Head Lathe
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.
This is a permanent Night shift position following a period of training on days/AM shift
Duties - CNC Machinist - Sliding Head Lathe
• 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 optimize tooling and machining parameters
• Troubleshoot machining issues, adjusting programs or set-ups to maintain production quality and flow.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Background - CNC Machinist - Sliding Head Lathe
• 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 - CNC Machinist - Sliding Head Lathe
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Life Assurance.
• Company Pension beginning at 6%.
• Employee Share Option.
For more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send copy of your CV to lee.powell@omegaresource.co.uk
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