ESS7032N - CNC Operator - Double Day Shift
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Stroud, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESS Employment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ESS7032N |
Summary
LOCATION: Stroud, Gloucestershire
HOURS: Double Day Shift on weekly rotation – 37.5 hours per week
Early Shift - Monday – Thursday: 06.00am -14.00pm
Early Shift – Friday: 06.00am – 11.00am
Late Shift - Monday - Thursday 14.00pm – 22.00pm
Late Shift - Friday – 11.00am – 17.30pm
START DATE: Immediate
SALARY: Depending on experience plus shift allowance.
PERMANENT JOB
Vacancy – X 4 CNC Operator – Double Day Shift
This role provides the business with the running of one or more CNC machines in the relevant CNC Cell. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. Ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements and full commitment to the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies & management system. Setters are responsible for crafting and maintaining precision parts and components, which are crucial in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing.
Work directly affects product quality, safety, and overall efficiency in the production process.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for operating one or more CNC machines in the Cell.
• Responsible for daily machine health check list.
• Responsible for traveler bookings, documents, in the Cell.
• Responsible for stamping own work.
• Report NCR’s. (Non-Conformance Reports).
• Assist with other duties at the discretion of the Production Team Leader.
• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment.
• Participate in training when required.
• Minimise the level of scrap components.
• To mentor and support any new staff or apprentices which are working within the Machine Shop.
• To actively work with the Production Team Leader and Production Manager to establish key delivery dates/requirements.
• Communicate workshop issues to the CNC Setter / Charge Hand’s, and Production Team Leader.
• Collaborating with engineers, designers, and quality control professionals. Their input and precision in crafting components are highly influential in ensuring that final products meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Provide feedback on design improvements and process optimization.
Requirements:
• GCSE’s or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineering qualifications preferably craft apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Basic CNC programming and machine competence.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardised situations.
• Interpreting detailed technical drawings and blueprints to create or repair intricate components. Precision and attention to detail are paramount, as even minor errors can result in costly defects or safety hazards.
• Stay up to date with advancements in machining technology, software, and materials, requiring a commitment to ongoing learning and skill development.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability to handle various machining tasks and challenges.
Setters typically work with a variety of resources and tools, including lathes, milling machines, CNC (computer numerical control) equipment, and an array of hand and power tools. They also work with various materials, such as metals, plastics, and composites. In addition to physical resources, machinists may use software and computer programs to program and control CNC machines.
HOURS: Double Day Shift on weekly rotation – 37.5 hours per week
Early Shift - Monday – Thursday: 06.00am -14.00pm
Early Shift – Friday: 06.00am – 11.00am
Late Shift - Monday - Thursday 14.00pm – 22.00pm
Late Shift - Friday – 11.00am – 17.30pm
START DATE: Immediate
SALARY: Depending on experience plus shift allowance.
PERMANENT JOB
Vacancy – X 4 CNC Operator – Double Day Shift
This role provides the business with the running of one or more CNC machines in the relevant CNC Cell. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. Ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements and full commitment to the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies & management system. Setters are responsible for crafting and maintaining precision parts and components, which are crucial in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing.
Work directly affects product quality, safety, and overall efficiency in the production process.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for operating one or more CNC machines in the Cell.
• Responsible for daily machine health check list.
• Responsible for traveler bookings, documents, in the Cell.
• Responsible for stamping own work.
• Report NCR’s. (Non-Conformance Reports).
• Assist with other duties at the discretion of the Production Team Leader.
• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment.
• Participate in training when required.
• Minimise the level of scrap components.
• To mentor and support any new staff or apprentices which are working within the Machine Shop.
• To actively work with the Production Team Leader and Production Manager to establish key delivery dates/requirements.
• Communicate workshop issues to the CNC Setter / Charge Hand’s, and Production Team Leader.
• Collaborating with engineers, designers, and quality control professionals. Their input and precision in crafting components are highly influential in ensuring that final products meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Provide feedback on design improvements and process optimization.
Requirements:
• GCSE’s or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineering qualifications preferably craft apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Basic CNC programming and machine competence.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardised situations.
• Interpreting detailed technical drawings and blueprints to create or repair intricate components. Precision and attention to detail are paramount, as even minor errors can result in costly defects or safety hazards.
• Stay up to date with advancements in machining technology, software, and materials, requiring a commitment to ongoing learning and skill development.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability to handle various machining tasks and challenges.
Setters typically work with a variety of resources and tools, including lathes, milling machines, CNC (computer numerical control) equipment, and an array of hand and power tools. They also work with various materials, such as metals, plastics, and composites. In addition to physical resources, machinists may use software and computer programs to program and control CNC machines.
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