Precise Sliding Head Programmer/Setter – Day/Back Shift

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

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.