CNC Machinist Job Avonmouth area,England UK,Manufacturing / Production

Nov 2025

Job Title: CNC Machinist/CNC Turner (including 3 & 4 Axis Milling)

Reporting to:
Machine Shop Team Leader

Location:

Avonmouth, Bristol

Contract Type:
Permanent / Full Time

Hours:

37.5 hours per Week

THE COMPANY

Fowlers of Bristol (Engineers) Ltd is a well-established Bristol based manufacturing firm which produces high quality, sheet metal & precision engineered products predominantly for the Aerospace, Defence and Nuclear industries. Approvals include AS9100 and Fit for Nuclear (F4N) status. We employ approx. 29 staff and have a turnover of approximately £3M per annum.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The CNC Machinist will be responsible for the set-up and machining of production parts on the various CNC mills and lathes (tailored to suit skills and experience). On machine programming using Shopmill/Shopturn;
Fusion 360 software used to generate complex programs. All machines have Siemens 810/828D controls and our machines include;

Mazak VTC 760C (including a Rotary 4th Axis)
Hardinge GX1000
XYZ 560 Mini Mill
XYZ 710HD VMC (including a Rotary 4th Axis)
XYZ 1100HD VMC (including a Rotary 4th Axis)
XYZ 200TC Lathe
MACH 203 Lathe

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Set and Operate VTC, VMC and Lathes using Siemens 810D / 828 (Shopmill/Shopturnl Control) or similar.

Write programs using off-line programming software using Fusion 360 (if skills/experience allow).

Read and Interpret Engineering Drawings.

Work to fine tolerances.

Inspect machined parts.

Ensuring machine downtime is kept to the absolute minimum.

Liaising with the Team Leader & Production Scheduler to ensure work going through the machines is produced in a timely, efficient and safe manner to meet both customer & company targets.

Supporting the QRQC Lean processes for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & People initiatives and reporting.

THE PERSON

The ideal person will have;

Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role with a broad range of workshop skills

Knowledge and experience of setting/operating Vertical Machining Centres

Knowledge and experience of setting/operating CNC lathes.

Knowledge and experience of using traditional manual machine tools (Mills, Lathe, Grinder).

Ability to work on own initiative to produce jigs & fixtures required for production.

Ability to check own work prior to independent inspection

I.T. Literate (Outlook, Word, Excel and if possible Fusion 360 or other CAD/CAM software)

Desire to contribute positively and work as part of a small team.

Working knowledge of LEAN principals

THE PACKAGE

Salary: £15.00 to £18.75 per hour (depending on skills, capability and experience)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week between the following times;
Mon to Thurs = 7.15am to 16.00pm , Fri = 7.15am to 12.00pm .

Full Time Position, overtime may be required as the job demands which is paid at the following rates; 1.33 x hourly rate for first 4 hours, 1.5 x hourly rate for any overtime worked after the first 4 hours.

Flexible Working Start times can be set based on employee preference to suit travel and childcare arrangements. The factory typically opens at 5.15am each day so a start time in increments of 15 mins can be requested from 5.15am through to 7.15am. Finish times adjusted accordingly.

Holidays: 26 days holiday pay + statutory days (pro-rata based on a 37.5 hour working week).

Bonus: Sales Bonus which normally ranges between £15 to £50/week (eligible after probationary

period)

Pension: Company Stakeholder Pension (after probationary period)

Sick Pay: Generous sick pay scheme (apply after 2 years continuous employment)

Parking: Free on-site parking

Flexibility: We will consider flexible working requests to help individuals and families.

Cycle to Work Scheme: We offer the cycle to work scheme which is a method to help employees who cycle to work purchase a bicycle.

Probationary Period: 3 Months

Please forward CV to enable us to consider your application further


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