CNC Sliding Head Setter

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension scheme

Onsite parking

Job summary

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator for a reputable Redditch machining company. The role is permanent with competitive pay and overtime opportunities.

The ideal candidate will set and operate CNC sliding head machines, with twin-turret/twin-spindle experience as essential. Some programming knowledge is helpful but not required, with a focus on producing high-quality components.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC sliding head machines.
• Twin-turret, twin-spindle experience is essential.
• Basic programming experience desirable but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Work to tight tolerances and perform in-process measurements.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC sliding head machines.
• Work with twin-turret, twin-spindle configurations – essential.
• Carry out basic programming where required (full programming advantageous).
• Produce components to the required standard time.
• Maintain tooling, offsets and machine condition during shift.
• Read drawings and measure with gauges.
• Quality control to customer specifications.

Skills

CNC setting

CNC operation

Twin-turret twin-spindle

Reading drawings

Use measuring gauges

Attention to detail

Team player

Meeting tight deadlines

Job description

A reputable and long‑established machining company in Redditch is seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator to join their team. This permanent role offers competitive pay and overtime opportunities.

The successful candidate for the role of CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator will be responsible for setting and operating CNC sliding head machines, with a key requirement for twin‑turret, twin‑spindle experience. Programming experience is ideal but not essential — however, strong sliding‑head setting/operating experience is required.

Duties and responsibilities of CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator:

• Set and operate CNC sliding head machines
• Work confidently with twin‑turret, twin‑spindle configurations – essential
• Carry out basic programming where required (full programming advantageous but not essential)
• Focus on production of high-quality components
• Maintain tooling, offsets, and machine condition throughout the shift
• Occasional simple repeat change overs
• Using measuring gauges
• To produce components within the agreed standard time
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Working to tight tolerances and in process measurements
• High precision tolerance works as well as volume
• Quality control, working to customer specification

Skills/attributes required by successful candidate for the role of CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator:

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC sliding head machines
• Twin‑turret, twin‑spindle experience – essential
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and a team focused approach
• Team player, with pride in one’s work and a desire for success
• Be adaptable and willing to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 16:00 Friday 07:00 – 12:00

Pay: Up to £16.50 per hour, dependent upon experience

Benefits: Workplace pension scheme, Onsite parking

Contract: Permanent

If you have the skills to fulfil the role of CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator,