Cnc Setter Operator in Stockport

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