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Permanent

CNC Setter Operator Sliding Head

NexGen Consultancy LTD
Welwyn Garden City
money-bag £35000 - £38000/annum
Posted: 11 May 2026 (1 week ago)
Closing date: 09 June 2026
Ref: 224666339

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Overview:
NexGen Consultancy Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a well established precision engineering manufacturer for a CNC Setter Operator to join their sliding head machining department. This is a hands on role suited to an experienced CNC setter operator with a background in sliding head or Swiss type CNC machines, producing high precision components.

The role offers stable day shift hours and the opportunity to work within a well organised and supportive CNC environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set and operate sliding head CNC machines
  • Make tooling and offset adjustments to maintain component quality
  • Produce components to engineering drawings and tight tolerances
  • Carry out first off inspections and in process quality checks
  • Monitor machine performance and address minor issues
  • Work to production schedules and output targets
  • Maintain a clean and safe working area
  • Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
  • Work closely with supervisors and production team

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Proven experience as a CNC Setter Operator
  • Experience with sliding head CNC machines
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
  • Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment
  • Good understanding of tooling offsets and cutting parameters
  • Strong attention to detail and quality
  • Reliable and team focused approach

Desirable Experience:

  • Swiss type sliding head CNC machines
  • Multi axis CNC machining experience
  • Experience working in a high volume precision environment

Why Apply:

  • Day shift role
  • Monday to Friday no shifts
  • Stable long term position
  • Modern CNC environment
  • Supportive team and management
  • Plenty of overtime
  • Ability to develop into a programmer

Keywords for Search Visibility
CNC Setter Operator
Sliding Head CNC
Swiss Type CNC
CNC Machinist
Precision Engineering
CNC Setting
CNC Operating

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