Sliding Head Operator - Setter, Operator & Programmer (Citizen Lathes)

Location: Essex Pay Rate: £18–£20 per hour + Overtime (1.5x) Hours: Monday–Thursday: 7am–4pm, Friday: 7am–12pm (Overtime available: 1–2 hours per day) Holidays: 5 weeks paid holiday

Hudson Shribman is seeking a skilled Sliding Head Operator to join a precision engineering firm supplying high-spec components to aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors. You’ll be working on Citizen sliding head lathes, known for their high-speed, multi-axis capabilities and Fanuc control systems, producing small to medium batch components with tight tolerances.

• Set, operate, and program Citizen CNC sliding head lathes (Fanuc controls)

• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings

• Make in-process adjustments to maintain precision and quality

• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot machine issues

• Collaborate with QC and support teams to ensure production standards

• Experience with STAR sliding head machines is a bonus

• Competitive hourly rate (£18–£20 per hour)

• Overtime at 1.5x rate (1–2 hours available daily)

• Early finish on Fridays (12pm)

• 5 weeks paid holiday

• Free parking, uniform, and drinks

• Pension scheme and development opportunities

Interested? Apply now or contact (url removed) for more information