Senior CNC Machinist
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Location: Stroud
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £43,000 + Quarterly Bonus + Overtime
Shift Pattern - Double Day Shift (Rotating)
Early Shift
Monday - Thursday: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am - 11:30 am
Late Shift
Monday - Thursday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Are you an experienced Senior CNC Machinist looking for your next challenge within a modern precision engineering environment? Do you enjoy taking ownership of machining processes, supporting less experienced team members, and delivering high-quality components?
THOMAS Professional are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior CNC Machinist to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Stroud, working on a Double Day Shift pattern.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business offering long-term stability, modern CNC machinery, regular overtime, and the opportunity to play a key role within an experienced manufacturing team.
Benefits
Up to £43,000 salary
Quarterly bonus scheme
Overtime regularly available
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Christmas shutdown
Pension Scheme (5% employee / 7% employer contribution)
Life Assurance (3x salary)
Paycare Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Free on-site parking
Free hot beverages daily
Annual salary review
Company uniform provided
Ongoing training and development
Clean and modern manufacturing facility
Overtime Rates
Weekdays: 1.5x basic hourly rate
Saturday: 1.5x basic hourly rate
Sunday: 2x basic hourly rate
Role Responsibilities
As a Senior CNC Machinist, your responsibilities will include:
Setting and operating CNC machining centres to produce high-precision components
Optimising machining processes to maximise efficiency and quality
Making programme offsets and tooling adjustments where required
Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and technical specifications
Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection checks
Troubleshooting machining issues and supporting continuous improvement activities
Supporting and mentoring junior machinists when required
Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety
Working closely with Team Leaders, Production and Quality teams to achieve production targets
The Person
The successful Senior CNC Machinist will ideally have:
Proven experience as a CNC Machinist within a precision engineering environment
Strong CNC setting and operating experience
Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerances
Experience carrying out quality inspections using measuring equipment
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and support less experienced team members
A proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
If you are interested in this Senior CNC Machinist opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.
As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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Location: Stroud
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £43,000 + Quarterly Bonus + Overtime
Shift Pattern - Double Day Shift (Rotating)
Early Shift
Monday - Thursday: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am - 11:30 am
Late Shift
Monday - Thursday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Are you an experienced Senior CNC Machinist looking for your next challenge within a modern precision engineering environment? Do you enjoy taking ownership of machining processes, supporting less experienced team members, and delivering high-quality components?
THOMAS Professional are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior CNC Machinist to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Stroud, working on a Double Day Shift pattern.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business offering long-term stability, modern CNC machinery, regular overtime, and the opportunity to play a key role within an experienced manufacturing team.
Benefits
Up to £43,000 salary
Quarterly bonus scheme
Overtime regularly available
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Christmas shutdown
Pension Scheme (5% employee / 7% employer contribution)
Life Assurance (3x salary)
Paycare Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Free on-site parking
Free hot beverages daily
Annual salary review
Company uniform provided
Ongoing training and development
Clean and modern manufacturing facility
Overtime Rates
Weekdays: 1.5x basic hourly rate
Saturday: 1.5x basic hourly rate
Sunday: 2x basic hourly rate
Role Responsibilities
As a Senior CNC Machinist, your responsibilities will include:
Setting and operating CNC machining centres to produce high-precision components
Optimising machining processes to maximise efficiency and quality
Making programme offsets and tooling adjustments where required
Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and technical specifications
Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection checks
Troubleshooting machining issues and supporting continuous improvement activities
Supporting and mentoring junior machinists when required
Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety
Working closely with Team Leaders, Production and Quality teams to achieve production targets
The Person
The successful Senior CNC Machinist will ideally have:
Proven experience as a CNC Machinist within a precision engineering environment
Strong CNC setting and operating experience
Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerances
Experience carrying out quality inspections using measuring equipment
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and support less experienced team members
A proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
If you are interested in this Senior CNC Machinist opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.
As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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