CNC Machinists

HR GO Group; Ely; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Attendance bonus

Long-service awards

Permanent roles

Job summary

HRGO are recruiting CNC Setter/Operators to set, run and support CNC lathes or mills in Ely, Cambridgeshire. A permanent role with days or nights and shift premiums is on offer.

You will have hands-on responsibility for setting, running and quality checking parts to drawing specifications. Ideal candidates will have proven CNC setter/operator experience; Fanuc control experience is preferred and cross-training may be available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Setter/Operator on turning and/or milling.
• Fanuc control experience preferred (cross-training available).
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and spot tolerances.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; good fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes or milling machines to meet output targets.
• Load programs and set tooling, offsets and work holding.
• Produce first-off parts for inspection and approval.
• Self-check and record quality to drawings and tolerances.
• Monitor machine performance and reduce scrap.
• Read and interpret complex drawings.
• Carry out routine maintenance within your capability.
• Support continuous improvement in processes and housekeeping.

Skills

CNC Setter/Operator

Fanuc control experience

Drawing interpretation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

CNC programming experience

Job description

CNC Machinists

Job Reference: FJ-ypyfm

Manufacturing and Production Ely, Cambridgeshire £16 - £20 per hour Permanent

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

HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications.

Contact us

• Email: [e-mail]
• Call: 01233 722 401