CNC Sliding Head - Programmer, Setter

JRS Associates LTD; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision-engineering firm in Welwyn Garden City is seeking experienced Sliding Head Programmers/Setters to join their growing team. The roles offer a competitive hourly wage between £17.00 and £22.00, depending on experience, with a 20% shift allowance for back shift work. Candidates should have a strong background in precision engineering and the ability to program, set, and operate sliding head machines. This is a permanent position offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for development.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Workplace pension

Clean and modern machine shop

Qualifications

• Experienced Sliding Head Programmer/Setter with strong background in precision engineering.
• Preferably experienced with Star Sliding Head machines, but other brands also considered.
• Able to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Confident programming from scratch, setting, tooling, and running batch work.
• Skilled with sliding head tooling and sub-spindle operations.
• Maintain machine performance and improve cycle times.

Skills

Sliding Head Programming

Precision Engineering

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Quality Checks

Troubleshooting

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Comparators

Pin Gauges

Height Gauges

Job description

JRS Associates have partnered up with an exciting precision-engineering company in Welwyn Garden City to recruit 2 x Sliding Head Programmer/Setters, preferably with Star Sliding Head experience. One role is on Days and one is on Back Shift which includes a 20% shift allowance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturer producing high-precision components to tight tolerances.

The Successful Sliding Head Programmer/Setter - Package

• £17.00 - £22.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Back Shift includes a 20% shift allowance
• Permanent, long-term roles
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Clean and modern machine shop
• Supportive team with opportunities to develop

Days

• Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Friday: 7:00am - 2:00pm

Back Shift

• Monday - Wednesday: 1:30pm - 12:00am
• Thursday: 1:30pm - 11:00pm

The Successful Sliding Head Programmer/Setter - Requirements

• Experienced Sliding Head Programmer/Setter with strong background in precision engineering
• Preferably experienced with Star Sliding Head machines, but other brands (Citizen, Tornos, Tsugami) also considered
• Confident programming from scratch, setting, tooling, and running small-to-medium batch work
• Skilled with sliding head tooling, guide bush setups, sub-spindle operations, and tight tolerance work
• Able to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of quality checks using Verniers, Micrometers, Comparators, Pin Gauges, Height Gauges
• Ability to troubleshoot, improve cycle times, and maintain machine performance
• Reliable, methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and support operators where required

Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 hours during working hours to discuss the role further