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 ShiftMonday – Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00Friday: 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
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 accuracyWorking closely with the engineering team to support continuous improvement
- Contributing to a clean, organised and safe workshop environment
What 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 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
Application Process
Interested? If you think this could be the right opportunity for 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. We welcome applications from machinists with a range of experience levels.
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