Job Description

CNC Machine Operator - Nights (Pitman shift)

18.32 per hour (including shift premium) Nights - Pitman shift (2 consecutive shifts, 2 days off, 3 consecutive shifts, 2 days off, and 2 consecutive shifts, followed by 3 days off). 10 or 12 hour nights, depending on the successful candidate's preference. Based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Geometric Manufacturing - About us

Operating in Tewkesbury since 1986, we work for some of the leading organisations in the UK. We manufacture products for customers who operate principally in the defence and security sectors using the latest CNC equipment.

We are proud to have an established and family led Senior Leadership Team in place to ensure our operations run efficiently 24 hours a day across our three manufacturing sites in the Tewkesbury area. Our strong foundations and expertise help our team and customers feel confident working with us.

We operate over 50 CNC machines, including the largest fleet of Haas 5 axis UMC-750 machines in the UK (11 installed to date). To aid our productivity we make use of zeropoint work holding, heatshrink tooling, and high metal removal machining strategies.

Our current healthy orderbook for challenging prismatic components means that we are adding to our team.

The role:

The purpose of the role is to machine high quality aluminium components using modern 3 & 5 axis CNC machines.

This position is required to:

Competently operate the company's CNC machines. Complete in-process inspection sheets during production batches. Undertake routine maintenance and safety checks of equipment in use. Ensure the general tidiness and good housekeeping of personal and shared workspaces.
This position does not incorporate setting or programming of machines which is handled using CAM systems and by a different team, with whom you will collaborate closely.

What's in it for you:

18.32 per hour

(including shift premium)

24 days paid holiday

(in addition to statutory holidays), with extra holiday earned with long service

Pitman Shift -

allowing for improved work/life balance with significant blocks of time off Paid break

Weekly bonus scheme

which will add a minimum 100 per week to your earnings Company pension contributions You'll get to be part of a competent, friendly, supportive and well respected family run business Access to

varied and interesting work with exciting industry applications

Hot drinks provided, locker rooms, restroom and toilets, all cleaned daily. Discretionary annual bonus Ample free parking Comfortable uniform that will help you feel part of our team The company has a record of high investment in the latest machinery and systems, supports awareness training, and encourages strong social team building

The Process

Step one - if we like your application, we'll arrange a call with you to get to know each other further.

Step two - if we are both interested in progressing your application further, we will invite you in for a coffee with our Operations Director. All going well, we will show you around and invite you to meet some of our team who will be able to share with you what it's like to work with us.

Hiring - we hope to fill the role asap but we are happy to wait for the right person

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 18.32 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person