CNC Machinists

HR GO Recruitment; Ely; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Attendance bonus

Long‑service awards

Permanent roles

4-day week

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to set, run and support CNC lathes or milling machines. Roles are available on day or night shifts, with shift premiums.

You will load programs, set tooling, and inspect first-off parts to drawing standards, while maintaining quality and contributing to continuous improvements on the shop floor. The position requires proven CNC setting/operating experience, familiarity with Fanuc controls, and strong drawing interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Setter/Operator (turning and/or milling).
• Fanuc control experience preferred (cross-training available).
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes or milling machines to produce safe, consistent output.
• Load programs and set tooling, offsets and work holding to meet component requirements.
• Produce first-off parts for inspection and approval.
• Self-check and record quality to drawing specifications and tolerances.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust to maintain output and reduce scrap.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and dimensions.
• Carry out routine maintenance within capability and area.
• Support continuous improvement in processes, methods and housekeeping standards.

Skills

CNC setter/operator

Fanuc control

Drawing interpretation

Independent worker

Problem solving

Job description

CNC Setter / Operator - Turning or Milling (Days or Nights)

We’re recruiting CNC Setter/Operators to set, run and support CNC lathes or mills on either days or nights. These are hands‑on shopfloor roles where strong setting and operating ability is key. Salary is dependent on experience and shift pattern (shift premiums included). CNC programming experience is an advantage and may attract higher rates.

What you’ll be doing

• Set and operate CNC lathes or milling machines to achieve safe, consistent output
• Load programs and set tooling, offsets and work holding to meet component requirements
• Produce first-off parts for inspection/approval
• Self-check and record quality to drawing specifications and tolerances
• Monitor machine performance and adjust where required to maintain output and reduce scrap
• Read and interpret engineering drawings (including complex drawings)
• Carry out routine maintenance within your capability and area
• Support continuous improvement in processes, methods and housekeeping standards

What we’re looking for (essential)

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator (turning and/or milling)
• Fanuc control experience preferred (cross‑training available)
• Strong drawing interpretation and attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good problem‑solving and fault‑finding mindset

Desirable (bonus)

• CNC programming experience
• Aerospace experience

Shifts & benefits

• Days: 37.5 hours across a 4-day week (Mon‑Thu) - Fridays free
• Nights: 37.5 hours across a 3-day week
• Flexible start/finish times (shift dependent)
• Company pension scheme
• Attendance bonus and long‑service awards
• Permanent roles

You must have current UK right to work to be considered.