CNC Operator

CNC Setter-Operator - Precision Machining Expert

Location: Tewksbury

Salary: up to £20.00 per hour, reflecting their experience and proficiency

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you a highly skilled CNC Setter-Operator with a passion for precision and quality? Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading precision engineering business to find a talented machinist to set, program, and operate multi-axis CNC machines (Mazatrol Smooth and/or Fanuc). This is your chance to work on technical products with tight tolerances and strict quality standards, where your expertise really makes a difference.

Why This Role is Exciting

Be at the forefront of precision machining - working with advanced multi-axis CNC machines to produce high-quality components.

Challenge yourself every day - set, prove out, and run machines to exacting tolerances while contributing to continuous improvement.

Competitive pay with exceptional upside - for the right candidate with deep Mazatrol Smooth expertise who can program, set, and operate machines unconsciously, the hourly rate could reach £20/hr.

Grow your career - join a skilled, supportive team in a fast-paced, precision environment with opportunities for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, prove out, and operate multi-axis CNC machines.
• Manufacture components to engineering drawings, meeting dimensional and surface finish requirements.
• Conduct first-off and stage inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Organise tooling and materials to meet production requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and management to optimise machine efficiency.
• Work safely and efficiently to H&S standards.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Mazatrol Smooth (preferred) and/or Fanuc systems.
• Skilled in multi-spindle or sliding head machines (Mazak or Star preferred).
• Manufacturing experience in a precision, high-tolerance environment.
• Comfortable interpreting complex engineering drawings and using precision measuring equipment.
• Pride in your work, with excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Team player with a proactive, safe approach to work.

What's on Offer

• Exceptional pay potential (up to £20/hr) for candidates with in-depth Mazatrol Smooth knowledge who can operate machines at an expert level.
• Work with cutting-edge CNC technology in a supportive, skilled team.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the business.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Monthly company performance bonus (Currently £2400 per year).
• Annual long service Christmas bonus - £20 for each full year served.
• 25 days holiday per year (after three yrs service) in addition to all bank holidays.
• 6% Pension contribution.
• 2 x Salary Life assurance.
• Full company sick pay for nine weeks (after one year service).
• Company EAP provided through 'Wisdom, Health Assured'.
• Fully funded PPE.
• Prescription safety glasses (currently through Specsavers).
• Full induction training programme.
• Continuous job training and improvement.
• Career development, progression and growth mentoring.
• Paid morning tea break (10 minutes).
• Overtime available.
• Canteen with free tea and coffee.
• Family run and growing international group.
• Annual Christmas party and/or gift package
• Fantastic Internal career progression.
• Apprenticeship opportunities.
• Further education opportunities.
• Modern state of the art facility.

If you would like to apply for the role of CNC Setter Operator then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).

Closing date is 01.11.25. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.