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Posted 23 July, 2026

CNC Turner Setter Operator (twilights)

Meridian Business Support
Tewkesbury, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

CNC Turner Setter Operator (twilights)Tewkesbury | Permanent | up to £50,000 + Overtime4 shifts per week, Monday to ThursdayFocus on premium quality. Friendly, encouraging environment, not high-pressure productionAdvanced earnings + Overtime availableLong-term job security and career progression with a growing companyModern machines. Smart, clean shop floor. All the tooling and equipment you need.Real opportunity to develop programming skills.Producing premium quality patented products which truly make a difference to peoples lives.UPDATE - We've hiredtwo new CNC Machinists on the day shift who joined last week and this week and we're looking to hire another Machinist for the twilight shift and three further CNC Machinists for the day shift!Feedback from the two new members of the team has been excellent. They've been made to feel very welcome and are being given all the support, tools and equipment they need to do their best work.The OpportunityWere recruiting for experienced CNC Turner Setter Operators to join a long-established, precision engineering company who have been producing their own premium quality products in Tewkesbury for over 60 years.These are CNC turning-focused roles working on high-precision components in a clean, organised and well-equipped machine shop. The patented products youll be making will go on to truly make a difference in peoples lives .Youll be joining a business where people stay long-term , with vacancies only arising through growth or retirement rather than turnover.With plans in place for the company to grow over the next five years , youll have the opportunity to develop your career in the direction you want this might be taking on more responsibility, or developing your CNC programming skills if thats a path you would like to take.Pay & ShiftsDay ShiftMonday Thursday:4:30pm 2:45amSalary: To give you an idea, the salary budget for these roles will be around £39,500 to £50,000 per annum but please do get in touch with your earnings requirements. The broad salary range is to welcome machinistswith a wide range of experienceso ifyou have just a few years under your belt or if you have more skills and experience, we will welcome your application.Salaries are reviewed regularly taking your progression into account and you will have the opportunity to earn a lot more than this.What youll be doingSet and operate CNC lathes producing precision-engineered componentsCarry out full machine set-ups including tooling selection and program loadingWork with Fanuc and/or Mazak controls (if you have used different controls before, you will be given all the support and training you need until youre fully happy)Inspect your own work using verniers, gauges and measuring equipmentRead and work from engineering drawings to tight tolerancesSupport continuous improvement and develop programming skills over timeWhat were looking forProven experience as a CNC TurnerAbility to complete full CNC lathe set-upsExperience working with engineering drawings and inspection toolsThe type of control panel youve used isnt important, we use Fanuc and MazatrolAttention to detail and pride in your workBenefits & cultureThis is a stable, long-term opportunity with a company that invests heavily in its people and equipment. The workshop is modern, bright and well-maintained, with all the tools and equipment you need to do your job properly.Youll be supported from day one, working alongside experienced engineers in a team-focused environment where quality is the number one priority.Whats on offer:Competitive earningsFormal pay review every yearFour day working weekLong-term job securityGreat long-term career prospectsRegular overtime opportunities to boost your earnings24 days holiday + all bank holidays (increasing with service)6% company pension contributionsLife insurance policy 2 x your annual salary at no cost to youChristmas shutdownChristmas bonusClean, bright and modern working environmentFree on-site parkingClear progression, including CNC programming developmentIf you think this might be the job for youGreat, Im pleased youve read this far. Id love to hear from you.You can either use the apply button on this advert to send in your CV or send an email asking for more information directly to tandrews(at)meridianbs.co.uk or call and ask for Tom on 01242-246-020.Well start with an informal chat where you can ask any questions you like to see if this job might be what youre looking for. If youre still keen, well arrange an appointment for you to meet with the Manager, which will include a factory tour so you can see what the jobs really like, what the machines are like, and take a look at the components and facilities too (I think youll be impressed!).I dont have a CVDont worry, not everyone has a CV. Ill be happy to help.A note about confidentialityPlease be assured that I work in complete confidence.Keywords: CNC Turner Setter Operator, CNC Machinist, CNC latheMeridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ