CNC Turning Setter Op

Workshop Recruitment; Ash; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual holiday including bank

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

3.5% employer pension contribution

Group life cover (4x salary)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Specsavers eyecare vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme eligibility

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Programmer/Setter/Operator for a precision gearing systems manufacturer in Aldershot. The role offers £18-£22 per hour on a permanent, full-time basis.

The successful candidate will program, set and operate CNC machines, read drawings, perform in-process inspections and help maintain quality and safety standards in a high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Programmer Setter Operator.
• CNC turning and machining experience essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using micrometres, verniers and inspection tools.
• Strong maths and technical problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Able to work effectively to production deadlines.
• Engineering qualification or similar desirable.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC turning and milling machines.
• Prepare tooling and materials for upcoming production jobs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Carry out in-process inspections using measuring equipment.
• Adjust machine settings efficiently between production runs.
• Maintain accurate production and works order records.
• Support continuous safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Follow company quality and health & safety procedures.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Reading drawings

Inspection tools

Maths skills

Attention to detail

Production deadlines

Engineering qualification

Education

Engineering qualification or similar desirable

Tools

Micrometres

Verniers

Job description

CNC Turner Programmer/Setter/Operator Aldershot £18 - £22ph Permanent

Our client, a manufacturer of precision gearing systems, is looking for an experienced Programmer Setter Operator to join their growing production team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business supporting high-precision manufacturing projects within demanding industries. The successful Programmer Setter Operator will work with CNC machinery, producing precision components to exact specifications while maintaining high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC turning and milling machines
• Prepare tooling and materials for upcoming production jobs
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
• Carry out in-process inspections using measuring equipment
• Adjust machine settings efficiently between production runs
• Maintain accurate production and works order records
• Support continuous safe and efficient manufacturing operations
• Follow company quality and health & safety procedures

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Programmer Setter Operator
• CNC turning and machining experience essential
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience using micrometres, verniers and inspection tools
• Strong maths and technical problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Able to work effectively to production deadlines
• Engineering qualification or similar desirable

Benefits

• 33 days annual holiday including bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 3.5% employer pension contribution after qualifying period
• Group life cover (4x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Specsavers eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme eligibility