Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter - Night Shift

Job Title

Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter Night Shift

Location
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Job Type
Permanent Night Shift
Training will be completed on Day, or AM shifts during the initial probation period.

Job Description

A leading aerospace manufacturing organisation in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter to join a high-performing CNC machining cell on a permanent night shift.
This role is suited to a mid senior level setter with strong Star machine experience, a quality-first mindset, and the ability to work to extremely tight tolerances in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Star Sliding Head CNC lathes
• Consistently achieve daily production targets while maintaining exceptional quality standards within a lean manufacturing cell
• Carry out self-inspection and in-process quality checks
• Use manual and automated metrology equipment
• Complete quality audits and work towards self-certification
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, inspection plans, and shop documentation
• Accurately record inspection and production data
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities
• Perform basic preventative machine maintenance
• Work in line with lean manufacturing principles including 5S

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience setting Star Sliding Head lathes
• Recognised machining apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• Strong experience working to tight tolerances
• Good understanding of GD&T
• Confident using manual and automated inspection equipment
• Able to read drawings in metric and imperial
• Quality-driven, detail-focused, and self-motivated
• Comfortable working independently on night shift

Benefit

• Competitive night-shift salary and premium
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Generous pension and life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Free onsite parking, EV charging, and gym facilities
• Long-term career progression

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the role may close once a suitable candidate is appointed. Early application is recommended.