At a Glance
- Tasks: Programme and optimise CNC machines to produce precision components.
- Company: Established precision engineering manufacturer in Tewkesbury.
- Benefits: £20 per hour, regular overtime, and a permanent position.
- Other info: Stable environment with long-term career opportunities and supportive management.
- Why this job: Join a growing team with modern machinery and hands-on programming responsibilities.
- Qualifications: CNC programming experience, especially with Fanuc controls and turning.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 20 £ per hour.
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JH
Salary: £20 Per Hour
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced CNC Programmer looking for a role where you can genuinely utilise your programming skills rather than simply operating machinery? We are recruiting for a skilled senior CNC Programmer to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Tewkesbury. Following significant investment in new machinery, including modern Doosan CNC and Star sliding head machines, the business is looking to strengthen its engineering team with an experienced CNC Programmer who can programme, set and optimise production processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a CNC Programmer seeking a stable long-term position within a growing manufacturer that supplies precision-engineered components to customers worldwide.
About The Role:
- Programming CNC machines using Fanuc controls
- Creating and modifying CNC programmes from engineering drawings
- Setting and proving out new jobs
- Optimising cycle times and production efficiency
- Tool selection, tooling offsets and machine set-up
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Producing precision components to tight tolerances
- Supporting continuous improvement activities
- Maintaining high quality standards throughout production
You will primarily be working on modern Doosan and Star machinery manufacturing components in stainless steels. The company manufactures high-volume precision components, with batch sizes ranging from one-off components through to several hundred parts.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous CNC Programming experience
- Fanuc controls experience
- CNC turning experience including live tooling
- Experience setting and proving out CNC jobs
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Experience working within a precision engineering environment
- Experience with sliding head machines would be beneficial but is not essential
- Candidates with Turning experience are particularly encouraged to apply, although exposure to CNC 5 axis milling would also be advantageous
- Experience of Fusion 360 desirable
What's On Offer?
- Starting salary £20 per hour
- Regular overtime available
- Overtime paid at 1.5x
- 39-hour working week
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5 pm
- Friday finish 1pm
- Permanent position
- Investment in modern CNC machinery
- Stable and established engineering business
- Supportive management team
- Genuine long-term career opportunity
If you're a CNC Programmer looking for a role that offers hands-on programming responsibility, modern machinery, regular overtime and long-term stability, we'd like to hear from you. Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.
CNC Programmer in Tewkesbury employer: Colt Precision Ltd
Join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in Tewkesbury, where your CNC programming skills will be truly valued. With significant investment in modern machinery and a supportive management team, this role offers not only a competitive salary and regular overtime but also genuine long-term career opportunities in a stable and growing environment. Experience the satisfaction of producing high-quality components while being part of a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development.
