SENIOR CNC ROUTER OPERATOR

Barkston Plastics Engineering Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Barkston Plastics Engineering Ltd in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior CNC Router Operator for our day shift, offering technical ownership, leadership, and hands-on coaching of apprentices. You will program, set and run CNC routers, read job packs, select tooling and machining strategies, monitor progress and support maintenance to minimise downtime.

Join a supportive team with pension, cycle to work and parking facilities, plus opportunities to grow within a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Strong CNC router experience and confident programming skills.
• Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail.
• Clear communicator who enjoys developing others.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC routers to produce components.
• Read job packs and select materials, tooling and machining strategies.
• Maintain workflow, monitor progress and update Production Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot issues and support maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Keep the work area clean, safe and compliant with all standards.
• Train and mentor apprentices and new CNC operators.
• Carry out on the job coaching and competency assessments.
• Support cross training and guide operators through daily tasks.

Skills

CNC Router

Programming

Coaching Apprentices

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior CNC Router Operator to join our day shift team. If you’re confident in the running and setting of machines— and enjoy coaching apprentices — this role gives you both technical ownership and leadership responsibility.

The Role:

• Program, set and operate CNC routers to produce high quality components.
• Read job packs and select correct materials, tooling and machining strategies.
• Maintain workflow, monitor progress and update the Production Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot issues and support maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Keep the work area clean, safe and compliant with all standards.
• Train and mentor apprentices and new CNC operators.
• Carry out on the job coaching and competency assessments.
• Support cross training and guide operators through daily tasks.

About You:

• Strong CNC router experience and confident programming skills.
• A proactive problem solver with excellent attention to detail.
• Supportive, clear communicator who enjoys developing others.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Day shift hours with an early finish on Fridays.
• A supportive team and opportunities to grow.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free parking.
• On-site parking.

Hours:

• Monday – Thursday 08:00am – 16:30pm / Friday 08:00am – 14:00pm.