At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and operate CNC machines to produce high-quality components with precision.
- Company: Join Anglia Plastics, a leading manufacturer with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Earn £13.50 - £17.00 per hour, enjoy 30 days holiday, and access training opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Reliability, hands-on attitude, and a desire to learn CNC programming.
The predicted salary is between 17 - 17 £ per hour.
Permanent, Full Time, Hours – 8.30am – 5.00pm or 8.00am – 4.30pm
About Us
Anglia Plastics, based in Biggleswade, is part of the Oadby Plastics Group, a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of industry experience. As part of the group, Anglia Plastics shares the same commitment to people, quality, and long term sustainability. We pride ourselves on offering a positive and supportive working environment where employees are valued, developed and encouraged to perform at their best. Our Biggleswade site provides a professional, well equipped workplace supporting both production and distribution activities.
We offer a supportive working environment where people are encouraged to develop, contribute, and grow, while being part of a business that values teamwork, professionalism, and long term success.
What you will be doing
Working as part of the CNC team, the CNC Setter/Operator plays a key role in producing high quality components to exact specifications. You’ll be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and a strong focus on safety and quality throughout the process. In this role, you’ll help keep production running smoothly and support our wider goals across the department.
Your day to day responsibilities include:
- Setting and operating 3 axis CNC machines to produce components that meet technical drawings, tolerances and quality standards.
- Selecting the right materials, tools and machining strategies, and carrying out first-off and final checks to ensure accuracy.
- Interpreting CAD drawings and engineering information to deliver precise and consistent results.
- Performing daily and weekly machine checks, maintaining equipment, and reporting any issues to the Production Manager.
- Programming CNC Machines, experience is not essential in this area as we are able to train internally.
What are we looking for
We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hands on and takes pride in producing high quality work. You’ll need to be comfortable working as part of a team, have a proactive attitude, and be willing to support the wider production area when needed. The ideal person will have strong practical skills, good attention to detail, and a positive approach to learning and continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Desire to learn the programming of 3 axis CNC machines using CAD/CAM software.
- Experience setting up and operating 3 axis CNC machinery.
- Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and machining specifications.
- High attention to detail with a strong understanding of precision measurement and machining processes.
Benefits
- Salary - £13.50 - £17.00 per hour depending on experience
- Company profit share scheme
- Hours – 8.30am – 5.00pm or 8.00am – 4.30pm
- Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service
- Life assurance
- Free car parking
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
- Long service awards
- Free eye tests
- Employee referral scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers
We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.
Please submit your CV without delay to avoid disappointment; we may close vacancies if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. For any candidates being recommended by our current employee’s, you must apply directly through our website and stipulate the referring employee.
CNC Setter Operator in Biggleswade employer: Oadby Plastics
At Anglia Plastics, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that encourages skill development and career progression. Located in Biggleswade, our team enjoys competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a profit share scheme, and extensive training opportunities in CNC programming, all within a well-equipped environment that values quality and precision. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, and where you can grow your expertise in the plastics manufacturing industry.
