CNC Machinist - Sliding Head Lathe
CV-LibraryTewkesburypermanentPosted: 26 March 2026
Apply NowJob Title: CNC Machinist - Sliding Head Lathe
Location: Tewkesbury
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,728 + 18% Uplift
Shift Pattern: AM/PM rotating
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.
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 (phone number removed) or send copy of your CV to
Professional currently working as CNC Machinist, Citizen Lathe machinist, Star Lathe machinist, Swiss lathe machinist, CNC Setter, CNC Operator, Skilled Machinist, Semi-skilled machinist, Sliding head machinist, Sliding head Setter may be suitable.
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors
Location: Tewkesbury
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,728 + 18% Uplift
Shift Pattern: AM/PM rotating
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.
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 (phone number removed) or send copy of your CV to
Professional currently working as CNC Machinist, Citizen Lathe machinist, Star Lathe machinist, Swiss lathe machinist, CNC Setter, CNC Operator, Skilled Machinist, Semi-skilled machinist, Sliding head machinist, Sliding head Setter may be suitable.
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors