At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and operate CNC lathes and milling machines in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Established precision engineering manufacturer with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, early finishes on Fridays, and ongoing development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a stable company and make an impact in precision engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience with CNC machines and ability to read technical drawings.
Location: Hertford (Onsite)
Salary: £28,000–£32,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent
My client, a well-established precision engineering manufacturer, is looking for a CNC Setter / Operator to join its production team. This role is ideal for an experienced machinist with a strong background in CNC lathes and milling machines, working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate CNC lathes and milling machines
- Read and interpret engineering drawings
- Manufacture components to tight tolerances and quality standards
- Inspect completed work and ensure accuracy throughout production
- Load and unload materials using lifting equipment
- Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient work area
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across production processes
- Work collaboratively to meet production targets and deadlines
Requirements
- Previous experience setting and operating CNC machines
- Good understanding of Fanuc-controlled systems preferred
- Ability to read technical drawings and work to tight tolerances
- Experience inspecting and measuring own work
- Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
- Ability to manage workload effectively in a target-driven environment
- Apprentice trained or engineering qualification preferred
- Minimum 5 years' experience within a machining environment
What’s on Offer
- £28k–£32k salary
- Onsite role in Hertford
- Early finish on Fridays
- Opportunity to join a stable and established manufacturing business
- Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities
Cnc Setter Operator in Hertford employer: Platform Recruitment
Join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in Hertford as a CNC Setter / Operator, where you will benefit from a supportive team environment and ongoing development opportunities. With a competitive salary of £28,000–£32,000 and the perk of an early finish on Fridays, this role offers not just a job, but a meaningful career in a fast-paced manufacturing setting that values quality and precision.
