Job Description

Location: Barnstaple, United Kingdom

Job Family : Manufacturing


Job Type : Regular

Posted : Jun 23, 2025

Job ID: 56891








Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges.

We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That's why we're seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Is that you? Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

Your responsibilities

Operate and set machines such as Okuma and Doosan Lathes, Mazak and Bridgeport Mills or Wickman 6 Spindle Machining stainless steel and alloys. Follow all safety rules and standards to ensure own and colleagues' safety. Follow the established procedures and standard work instructions to ensure satisfaction of quality and productivity standards. Through review of machine operation ensure all products manufactured meet the established quality standard. Maintain a clean and tidy working environment to the company's 5s standard. Read and follow instructions on drawings, routings, and ISO procedures. Train colleagues in changeover techniques, methods and best practice. Through the use of SMED methodologies and team working activities improve processes with a view to reducing changeover times, overall operating cost and/ or increasing productivity.

Who we are looking for

Proven experience as a CNC Setter Operator. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents. Strong knowledge of CNC machinery and tooling. Proficient in using measuring instruments i.e. gauges. Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Ideally, you will also have

Relevant technical qualifications or certifications. For Wickman Setting, either demonstrated experience using a Wickman 6 Spindle machine or experience on a similar mechanical lathe. Demonstrated mechanical capability with slide and block setting.

What we offer

Attractive compensation and benefits package. Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within! Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the centre of our success. Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth. Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!

The position is on our rotating shift pattern of Monday to Friday 06:00-14:00 rotating to Monday to Thursday 14:00-00:00

If you don't find yourself in all points, apply anyway,

because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us!

Have we sparked your interest?

Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible - we look forward to getting to know you. Please apply with your complete application documents directly online by 1st June 2025.


Parker Hannifin EMEA Sarl ("PHEMEA"), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities. The Instrumentation Group EMEA is a strategic business Group within PHEMEA. Instrumentation Products Division EMEA (IPDE) is a key service provider to PHEMEA.


Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.