CNC Machinist
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Position Overview & Specifications
CNC Machinist
Gloucester
Salary: £40,000 - £46,000, 25 days holiday + Banks, Buy/sell annual leave, Profit sharing annual bonus, Up to 8% matched pension
Are you a skilled machinist with experience in Aerospace/Automotive/Oil & Gas or Pharmaceutical manufacturing?
Do you have a solid technical understanding?
Do you have experience with measuring equipment including CMM, Micrometres, Gauges etc?
Then get in touch, Kingston Barnes is currently recruiting for a highly renowned company operating in the Aerospace industry. Based in Gloucester, they are a world leader in their field. They work across commercial and military aviation.
The Role:
Your main responsibilities include:
- Carrying out different machining operations on CNC machinery
- Work in a large machine shop on various machines
- Be involved with continuous improvement to optimise work processes
- Reading and working off production drawings
- Experience using measuring equipment
The Candidate:
Essential:
- Completed a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship of NVQ in machining (Can support you to complete if you don’t have one)
- Experience on CNC machines (Setting, operating and programming)
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Milling and turning experience
- Ability to set own tools
- Understand Lean manufacturing technique
If you are interested please call Sam Bishop on 0117 325 2233 or apply online
* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position *
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CNCG
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CNC Machinist roles across Kingston Barnes's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £46,000 - £46,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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