CNC Sliding Head Setter

A reputable and long‑established machining company in Redditch is seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator to join their team on Night Shift. 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 - Nights (8pm – 6am)

Pay: £19.20 to £20.40 per hour – night shift (including a 20%-night shift allowance)

Rate dependent on experience

Benefits: Workplace pension scheme, Onsite parking

Contract: Permanent

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