Machine Operator

CNC & Sheet Metal Production Operator

Location: Sparkford, Somerset (BA22) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime

Shift Pattern: Rotating early and late shifts (alternating weekly)

Week 1 – Early Shift

Monday to Thursday: 6:00am – 3:00pm

Friday: 6:00am – 12:00pm

Week 2 – Late Shift

Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm – 11:00pm

Friday: 11:00am – 5:00pm

We are looking for a practical, reliable and hands-on individual to join our client at there busy manufacturing team in Sparkford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in CNC machinery, sheet metal fabrication or precision engineering who enjoys working in a production environment where quality and efficiency matter.

You'll be part of a skilled team producing components from a variety of materials, using modern manufacturing equipment to deliver accurate, high-quality results.

What You'll Be Doing

Working within our production department, you'll help transform raw materials into finished components using a combination of specialist machinery and practical engineering skills.
Preparing, adjusting and operating equipment such as CNC routers, laser cutting machines and press brakes.
Producing accurately cut, shaped and folded components from sheet metal and other materials.
Handling mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and plastics, selecting the correct materials for each job.
Reading engineering drawings and following production instructions to manufacture parts to the required specifications.
Checking measurements, material thicknesses and finished components to maintain consistent quality.
Using machine programming and nesting systems to make efficient use of materials.
Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve working methods and keep production running smoothly.
What We're Looking For

Previous experience using at least one of the following: press brake machinery, CNC routers or laser cutting equipment.
A working understanding of sheet metal fabrication, machining or general engineering production.
The ability to confidently interpret technical drawings and follow detailed manufacturing instructions.
Experience using measuring equipment such as vernier calipers, protractors, squares and tape measures.
Familiarity with nesting or CNC programming software.
Experience using manufacturing or stock management systems, including Sage or CIM50.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft 365 applications.
Should you be interested in this position, please apply for the position and we will be in contact with you shortly
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed