CNC Operator

Charto Recruitment Ltd; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Company bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee high street vouchers & l

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health & healthSurv

Length of Service Awards

Christmas savings scheme

Eye care vouchers

Wellbeing events

Recognition Portal and Rewards Portal

Company events

Job summary

Charto Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a CNC Operator / Setter in Cradley Heath. The role is full-time and permanent with a starting salary of £35,000 per year. Initial hours are Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm and Friday 7:30am–1:30pm, with a future rotating pattern.

You will operate CNC machinery, assemble to drawings, record progress, and use cranes and forklifts as needed. You’ll join a focused production team and contribute to quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Willingness to work across a range of production activities, including CNC machinery support, assembly, goods-in, stock control and dispatch functions.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklift trucks, or a willingness to undertake training and gain the relevant certifications.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong team player with a flexible approach to supporting colleagues and business needs.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to accurately complete paperwork and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machinery safely and effectively, following all training, operating procedures, and company guidelines.
• Assemble components accurately in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Record measurements, photographs, and build progress at each stage using a tablet, identifying and reporting any discrepancies against engineering drawings or specifications.
• Use overhead cranes and forklifts safely to transport materials and components to and from workstations.
• Work collaboratively as part of the production team, including undertaking paired or team-based tasks when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area at all times, adhering to workplace housekeeping standards.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity while reducing waste.
• Ensure all materials and products being processed comply with company quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Handle materials and finished products safely and responsibly, preventing damage and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company handling and storage procedures.
• Carry out Ratio Checks on all machined parts in accordance with the relevant Code of Practice (COP).
• Maintain full compliance with all customer specifications, order requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure all stock, materials, and customer-owned components are accurately identified and labelled in line with company and customer requirements.
• Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures, helping to maintain a safe working environment for colleagues, visitors, and contractors.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to undertake training across multiple production functions to support operational requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required to meet business and operational needs.

Skills

Read drawings

CNC setting

CNC operation

Overhead crane

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Numeracy

Physical fitness

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklift trucks

Job description

Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Job Description:

CNC Operator / Setter Operator

Cradley Heath, Portersfield Road (Birmingham)

Full Time | Permanent

Shift Pattern

Current Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Friday: 7:30am - 1:30pm

Please note: In approximately 4 weeks, the shift pattern will change to a rotating shift:

Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm (Monday to Friday)

Week 2: 2:00pm - 12:00am (Monday to Thursday)

Your responsibilities

• Operate CNC machinery safely and effectively, following all training, operating procedures, and company guidelines.
• Assemble components accurately in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Record measurements, photographs, and build progress at each stage using a tablet, identifying and reporting any discrepancies against engineering drawings or specifications.
• Use overhead cranes and forklifts safely to transport materials and components to and from workstations.
• Work collaboratively as part of the production team, including undertaking paired or team-based tasks when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area at all times, adhering to workplace housekeeping standards.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity while reducing waste.
• Ensure all materials and products being processed comply with company quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Handle materials and finished products safely and responsibly, preventing damage and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company handling and storage procedures.
• Carry out Ratio Checks on all machined parts in accordance with the relevant Code of Practice (COP).
• Maintain full compliance with all customer specifications, order requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure all stock, materials, and customer-owned components are accurately identified and labelled in line with company and customer requirements.
• Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures, helping to maintain a safe working environment for colleagues, visitors, and contractors.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to undertake training across multiple production functions to support operational requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required to meet business and operational needs.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Behaviours

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Willingness and ability to work across a range of production activities, including CNC machinery support, assembly, goods-in, stock control and dispatch functions.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklift trucks, or a willingness to undertake training and gain the relevant certifications.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong team player with a flexible approach to supporting colleagues and business needs.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to accurately complete paperwork and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Behaviours

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• Experience using hand tools and workshop equipment, including drills, torque wrenches and measuring equipment.
• Experience using warehouse management or stock control systems.
• Understanding of quality control processes, product inspection techniques and non-conformance reporting.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Company bonus scheme
• Advantageous pension scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Employee high street vouchers & discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health & health surveillance
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas savings scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Wellbeing events
• Recognition Portal and Rewards Portal
• Company events, Christmas Closedown, Company Share Schemes

Work Location: In person