CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £21.00ph depending onExperience

Hours 8:00am to 5:00pm

25 days holiday plus bank holiday

Auto enrolled pension scheme

Death in service 4 x annual salary

Personal accident cover

Cash plan healthcare scheme

Job summary

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency is recruiting for a CNC Programmer Setter Operator in Basildon, Essex. The role involves programming, setting and operating woodworking machinery to produce joinery components from production drawings, with oversight of quality and safety.

Hours are 8:00am–5:00pm, with a salary of £40,000–£46,000 per annum and a range of benefits including 25 days holiday and pension in a on-site manufacturing setting within the commercial sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in programming, setting and operating woodworking machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed production drawings and cutting sheets.
• Proven track record in joinery manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Machine all joinery components to tight tolerances in accordance with production drawings and cutting lists.
• Ensure all components meet the required quality standards.
• Report any construction or design issues to your supervisor promptly.
• Report faulty or damaged equipment immediately.
• Collate finished works prior to release for bench work or dispatch.
• Protect materials and ensure sustainable compliance (e.g., FSC/PEFC).
• Provide assistance to other departments within the factory as needed.
• Maintain open communication with colleagues at all levels.
• Commit to continuous improvement of skills and processes.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setting

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Timber knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Machine woodworking qualification

Tools

Alphacam

WoodWop

Homag CNC machine

Dimension Saw

Drum Sander

Planer & Thicknesser

Cross-Cut Saw

Band Saw

Job description

CNC Programmer Setter Operator

Salary Up To £45,000 Depending On Experience

8:00am – 5:00pm Our client is a leading fit out company who work in the commercial sector.

The CNC Programmer Setter Operator is responsible for manufacturing joinery components to precise specifications detailed in production drawings.

• Machine all joinery components to tight tolerances in accordance with production drawings and cutting lists.
• Ensure all components meet the required quality standards.
• Report any construction or design issues to your supervisor promptly.
• Report faulty or damaged equipment immediately.
• Collate finished works prior to release for bench work or dispatch.
• Ensure adequate protection of materials throughout manufacturing (e.g., covering veneered items to prevent UV damage).
• Select materials correctly to maintain sustainable compliance (e.g., FSC / PEFC).
• Provide assistance to other departments within the factory as needed.
• Support manual handling and other production activities when required.
• Maintain open communication with colleagues at all levels.
• Commit to continuous improvement of skills and processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance quality, efficiency, and value.
• Contribute positively to a safe and compliant working environment.
• Adhere to all relevant statutory regulations, quality standards, and GDPR requirements.
• Complete mandatory Health & Safety and corporate refresher training as required.

Permanent

£40,000 - £46,000 p/a

Basildon, Essex, England

Manufacturing

On-site

Job Title: CNC Programmer Setter Operator

Salary Up To £45,000 Depending On Experience

Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Our client is a leading fit out company who work in the commercial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine all joinery components to tight tolerances in accordance with production drawings and cutting lists.
• Ensure all components meet the required quality standards.
• Report any construction or design issues to your supervisor promptly.
• Report faulty or damaged equipment immediately.
• Collate finished works prior to release for bench work or dispatch.
• Ensure adequate protection of materials throughout manufacturing (e.g., covering veneered items to prevent UV damage).
• Select materials correctly to maintain sustainable compliance (e.g., FSC / PEFC).
• Provide assistance to other departments within the factory as needed.
• Support manual handling and other production activities when required.
• Maintain open communication with colleagues at all levels.
• Commit to continuous improvement of skills and processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance quality, efficiency, and value.
• Contribute positively to a safe and compliant working environment.
• Adhere to all relevant statutory regulations, quality standards, and GDPR requirements.
• Complete mandatory Health & Safety and corporate refresher training as required.

Machines and Software

• CNC Machine: Homag
• Programming Languages: Alphacam, WoodWop
• Operation Mode: Currently offline (pending PC upgrade), transitioning to online operation.

Skills And Experience Required

• Proven experience in programming, setting, and operating woodworking machinery, including: Dimension Saw, Drum Sander, Planer & Thicknesser, Cross-Cut Saw and Band Saw
• Previous experience in a similar manufacturing or joinery environment.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed production drawings and cutting sheets.
• Strong knowledge of joinery workshop construction methods.
• Familiarity with timber-based materials (hardwood, softwood, veneered, and laminate panels).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in CNC machine operation and associated software.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry qualification in machine woodworking (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

• Salary £21.00ph depending on experience
• Hours 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Auto enrolled pension scheme
• Death is service benefit 4 x annual salary
• Personal accident cover
• Cash plan healthcare scheme