CNC Setter Operator

Travail Employment Group; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement: 24 days + bank/CH

8% pension contribution

Annual bonus

Private health insurance

On-site parking

Cycle to Work

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is recruiting for a CNC Setter/Operator in Haywards Heath. The role is permanent, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a salary of £32,000–£38,000.

You will join a small, skilled team at a newer site, working to ISO9001 standards to produce precision components. The successful candidate will program, set and operate CNC machines, read drawings, select tooling, and perform in-process and final quality checks.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC machinery in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Fanuc controls is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and quality checks.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to improvements.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC machines to produce precision parts.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings accurately.
• Using Fanuc controls and Alphacam to support machining processes.
• Selecting tooling and fixtures for each job.
• Carrying out in-progress checks to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Inspecting completed parts to meet specification.
• Performing routine machine maintenance checks.
• Troubleshooting machining issues to minimise downtime.
• Supporting best practice and continuous improvement across the workshop.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setting

Engineering drawings

Quality checks

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

Fanuc controls

Alphacam

Job description

CNC Setter/Operator

£32,000 - £38,000, Haywards Heath, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Permanent, 24 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown, 8% pension, bonus, private health insurance, parking

The Role

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a CNC Setter/Operator to join a long-established engineering business specialising in the manufacture of high-quality precision components and machinery. Working within a small, skilled team at a newer manufacturing site, the CNC Setter/Operator will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC machinery to produce accurate components to required quality standards. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong technical knowledge, good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

• Programming, setting and operating CNC machines to produce precision parts
• Working to ISO9001 quality standards and required production specifications
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings accurately
• Using Fanuc controls and Alphacam to support machining processes
• Selecting appropriate tooling and fixtures for each job
• Carrying out in-progress checks to ensure accuracy and quality
• Inspecting completed parts to ensure they meet specification
• Performing routine machine maintenance checks
• Troubleshooting machining issues to minimise downtime
• Supporting best practice, good housekeeping and continuous improvement across the workshop

Requirements

The successful CNC Setter/Operator will have previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC machinery within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment. Experience using Fanuc controls and Alphacam would be highly desirable, along with confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings. Strong attention to detail, sound machining knowledge and the ability to carry out quality checks are also highly desirable. You will be self-motivated, able to work independently and comfortable contributing as part of a small team. This role could suit someone who has worked as a CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer or CNC Miller/Turner.

Company Information

You will be joining a well-established, family-owned engineering business with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and technical expertise. The business continues to grow through investment in people, equipment and facilities, offering a stable and supportive working environment where employees can develop their skills and build long-term careers. The company promotes training, development and progression, with future team lead opportunities possible as the business continues to expand.

Package

• £32,000 - £38,000 salary depending on experience
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional paid time off over Christmas
• 8% company pension contribution
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Annual pay review
• Salary sacrifice schemes including pension and electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private health insurance
• Death in service benefit
• Company social events and subsidised activities
• On-site parking
• Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• 1 hour lunch break
• Permanent position
• Growth and development opportunities