CNC Setter / Operator – Turning

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training

Long-term progression

Job summary

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an established manufacturing business in Stockport for a CNC Setter/Operator to join the production team. The role involves setting up CNC turning machinery, adjusting tooling, and producing precision components to tight tolerances. Rotating shifts run 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm with an early finish on Fridays.

Salary £43,200 per annum including shift allowance. Ideal candidates will have Fanuc controls experience, the ability to read drawings, and basic

Qualifications

• Set up and operate CNC turning machines to production specs.
• Set tooling, fixtures, workholding and offsets.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and instructions.
• Identify and resolve machining issues to minimise downtime.
• Complete quality checks and production records.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning machines to production specifications.
• Set tooling, fixtures, workholding and offsets.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Carry out tool changes and adjustments to maintain accuracy and quality.
• Identify and resolve machining issues to minimise downtime.
• Complete quality checks and maintain accurate production records.

Skills

CNC turning

Fanuc

Reading drawings

Tolerances

Tooling & offsets

CNC programming

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

CNC Setter / Operator – Turning

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Salary: £43,200 per annum (including shift allowance)

Hours: Rotating Shifts – 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm (Early Finish Fridays)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Experienced CNC Setter? Looking for a secure, well-paid role with a respected manufacturer and the chance to develop your skills further? We're recruiting for an established manufacturing business in Stockport looking for a skilled CNC Setter / Operator to join its production team.

Working with CNC turning machinery, you'll be responsible for setting up equipment, adjusting tooling and producing precision-engineered components to exacting quality standards. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, supportive engineering environment offering modern manufacturing processes, ongoing training and long-term career prospects.

Job Description

• Set and operate CNC turning machines to production specifications.


• Set tooling, fixtures, workholding and tool offsets.


• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions.


• Carry out tool changes and adjustments to maintain accuracy and quality.


• Identify and resolve machining issues to minimise downtime.


• Complete quality checks and maintain accurate production records.


• Support continuous improvement and maintain safe working practices.

Person Specification

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning machinery.


• Fanuc controls experience strongly preferred.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.


• Good understanding of tooling, offsets and machining processes.


• Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent experience).


• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.


• Basic CNC programming knowledge would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• £43,200 annual salary, including shift allowance.


• Weekly rotating shifts: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm.


• Early finish every Friday.


• Company pension scheme.


• Ongoing training and development.


• Long-term progression opportunities within an established manufacturing business.

If you're an experienced CNC Setter looking for a stable position offering competitive pay, interesting work and opportunities to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability