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Cnc Setter Operator

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 43,700 - 49,400 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

CNC Setter / Operator

Location: Stockport (Brand-New Advanced Manufacturing Site)
Salary: £38,000 (Days) + Shift Premiums (15% Double Days / 30% Nights)
Hours: 40 hours per week (24/5 operation)
Sector: Manufacturing / Precision Engineering

Join a Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Facility

We are partnering with a global engineering business that has recently invested in a brand-new UK super site in Stockport. They specialise in high-volume precision components used in critical electrical applications worldwide.

Due to continued growth and investment in new machinery, they are seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join their skilled machining team.

The Role

  * Setting and operating a range of CNC machinery including Buffoli rotary transfer, Fanuc twin spindle, Citizen sliding head, Doosan, Mori-Say and other multi-axis equipment

  * Programming CNC machines to meet production output targets (90–95% OEE)

  * Producing components to exact engineering standards with 100% Right First Time quality

  * Working confidently from technical drawings and specifications

  * Maintaining high levels of safety, 5S and TPM across the shift

  * Supporting continuous improvement and reducing downtime through effective problem-solving

  * Working across a mix of production volumes – from one-off prototypes to batches of thousands

What You’ll Need

  * 5–10 years' experience as a CNC Setter in turning/milling with programming experience

  * Strong background working with multi-axis and high-volume machining environments

  * Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work with precision

  * Engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent) preferred

  * Calm under pressure with strong manual dexterity

  * Ability to lift up to 7.5kg

  * A proactive, positive, “right-first-time” mindset

Shifts & Premiums

This role operates on a newly introduced 24/5 shift pattern, designed specifically around the business’s brand-new technology and therefore expected to remain stable long-term.

The shift patterns include:

  * 5-day Double Day Shift (Mon–Fri):
    Early and late rotations with a 15% shift premium

  * Fixed 4-Night Shift:
    Four consecutive nights per week with a 30% shift premium

Breaks may be staggered, and machines may run unmanned where required.
Overtime is available in line with customer demand.

Benefits

  * 5 weeks holiday + 8 bank holidays
    (Christmas shutdown period – annual leave used for the non-stat days)

  * Competitive pension scheme

  * Free access to online learning & development programmes

  * Long-term career opportunities within a global engineering environment

  * A clean, well-invested site with modern CNC machinery and automation

Interested?

If you’re an experienced CNC Setter/Operator looking for a modern, well-run engineering environment with significant long-term investment, we’d love to hear from you

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