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