CNC Setter Operator (Weekend)

Omega Plc; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (33 total)

Life assurance: 3x salary

Job summary

Omega Plc in Derby is seeking a CNC Setter Operator for a weekend schedule, delivering precision milling for aerospace components. You will set up, operate milling machines, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances in a high-precision environment.

Candidates should have an engineering apprenticeship or significant milling experience, be able to read drawings, and perform self-inspection of parts. Security restrictions require UK citizenship.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or significant experience.
• Able to Set and Operate Milling machines.
• Experience of milling machines - 3 or 5 Axis.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings.
• Able to self-inspect work using various inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, high-quality components with maximum efficiency
• Competently set and operate CNC machines
• Work to tight tolerances and check your own work meets the required standard
• Work on your own initiative and understand all aspects of the manufacturing process
• Quality check all finished jobs
• Clean and maintain CNC machines and all associated equipment and machine area

Skills

Set and operate milling

Milling machine experience

Interpreting drawings

Self-inspection techniques

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

CNC Setter Operator (Weekend)

Date posted: 2026-09-01T00:00:00

Location: United Kingdom

Country Code: GB

Employment type: Any

Last update: 2026-12-01T21:51:17.507

Job Title

CNC Setter Operator - Milling

Industry

Aerospace

Location

Derby

Employment

Permanent

Salary

£47,200 per annum (inclusive of 40% shift)

Shift

Weekend (Days)

Pattern

Friday - Sunday / 6am - 6pm

The Role - CNC Setter Operator

Join our leading aerospace engineering client's team in Derby and contribute to cutting-edge precision machined component development. As a CNC Machinist (Milling), you'll play a key role in machining complex components for advanced aircraft systems, working in a collaborative and innovative environment. Due to security restrictions, all candidates must currently hold British citizenship.

Duties

• Produce accurate, high-quality components with maximum efficiency
• Competently set and operate CNC machines
• Work to tight tolerances and check your own work meets the required standard
• Work on your own initiative and understand all aspects of the manufacturing process
• Quality check all finished jobs
• Clean and maintain CNC machines and all associated equipment and machine area

Background

Engineering apprenticeship OR significant experience

• Able to Set and Operate Milling machines
• Experience of milling machines - 3 or 5 Axis
• Able to interpret engineering drawings
• Able to self-inspect work using various inspection techniques

Benefits - CNC Setter Operator

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (33 total)
• Life Assurance: 3 x annual salary