CNC Setter Operator - Weekend Night Shift

Precision Talent Network Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Group Personal Pension

Salary sacrifice

Sick pay

Life assurance

Medical appointments

Death-in-service

Training and development

Employee referral bonus

Cycle to work

Relocation/travel assistance

Job summary

Precision Talent Network is recruiting experienced CNC Setter Operators for a well-established precision engineering manufacturer. The role is based in York on a permanent, full-time weekend night shift, with competitive earnings and state-of-the-art machinery supporting long-term career prospects.

This position requires reading engineering drawings, preparing tooling and programmes, and performing basic adjustments while ensuring quality.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC machine operating experience within a precision engineering environment.
• Experience with CNC milling or multi-axis machining.
• Knowledge of basic programme editing, tool tables or Renishaw probing systems.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of machining processes, cutting tools and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and a reliable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed CNC machining centres to manufacture precision-engineered components.
• Prepare materials, tooling, fixtures and programmes for production.
• Carry out basic programme and tooling adjustments where required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Monitor machining processes to maintain quality and productivity.
• Carry out routine quality checks and support first-off inspections.
• Work independently to meet production schedules and quality requirements.

Skills

CNC Milling

Multi-axis Machining

Read engineering drawings

Renishaw probing systems

Tooling preparation

Quality inspection

Job description

CNC Setter Operator - Weekend Night Shift

Location: York

Salary: £20.78 per hour + £100 shift premium (£29.47per hour inclusive) = £53k yearly

Hours: Friday to Sunday, 6:00pm - 6:00am

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Precision Talent Network is recruiting experienced CNC Setter Operators for a well-established and growing precision engineering manufacturer.

Our client supplies high-quality machined components to demanding industries, including Aerospace, Defence, Medical and Automotive.

Due to continued growth, a strong order book and ongoing investment in manufacturing capabilities, they are looking to strengthen their weekend night shift team.

This is an excellent opportunity for CNC Operators seeking a permanent position with competitive earnings, modern machinery and long-term career prospects, with enhanced benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed CNC machining centres to manufacture precision-engineered components.
• Prepare materials, tooling, fixtures and programmes for production.
• Carry out basic programme and tooling adjustments where required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Monitor machining processes to maintain quality and productivity.
• Carry out routine quality checks and support first-off inspections.
• Work independently to meet production schedules and quality requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous CNC machine operating experience within a precision engineering environment.
• Experience with CNC milling or multi-axis machining.
• Knowledge of basic programme editing, tool tables or Renishaw probing systems.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of machining processes, cutting tools and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and a reliable approach to work.

Desirable Experience

• Aerospace, Defence or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
• First-off and in-process inspection.
• CNC turning or additional machining experience.

Working Hours & Package

Weekend Night Shift

Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 6:00pm to 6:00am.

Benefits include:

• £20.78 per hour plus £100 shift premium.
• Holidays - based on 40 hour, 4 day week 210 hours rising to 240 hours over a 5 year period
• Pension - Auto-enrolment after 3-months - Group Personal Pension - EE 5% ER 3%
• Salary Sacrifice available
• Company Sick Pay - After 6-month probationary period - 1.5 weeks rising to 16 weeks after 10 years service
• Life Assurance - 3 x annual salary
• Paid Medical Appointments - Doctor/Dentist up to 2 hours - Hospital up to 4 hours
• Death-in-service benefit.
• Structured training and development programme.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Potential relocation or travel assistance.