Job Description:

DR Newitt Engineering & Manufacturing are currently working with an established engineering and manufacturing business who are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Machinist / Setter Operator to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist looking for strong long-term earning potential, a structured shift pattern and the opportunity to work within a modern engineering environment.

The role will initially operate on a 3-shift rotation:

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• 10:00pm – 6:00am

The business is planning to move to a Continental shift pattern, with earnings expected to be in the region of £52,000 per annum once this is introduced.

What's In It for You?

• Permanent position with an established engineering business
• Opportunity to secure a role with a clear long-term shift structure
• Work with modern CNC machinery and predominantly Fanuc controls
• Varied machining work rather than simply loading and unloading machines
• Opportunity to develop your CNC setting and machining skills
• Join an experienced and supportive manufacturing team
• Long-term career opportunity within a stable business

As a CNC Setter / Operator, you'll be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery to produce quality components to drawing specifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating CNC machinery
• Working predominantly with Fanuc-controlled machines
• Setting tools, offsets and cutting parameters
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections
• Using measuring equipment to ensure components meet specification
• Making tool and offset adjustments where required
• Changing tooling and carrying out routine machine adjustments
• Working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Identifying and reporting any machining or quality issues

About You

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is confident working independently within a CNC machining environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous CNC Setter / Operator experience
• Experience with Fanuc controls
• Good understanding of CNC machining processes
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Experience setting tools, offsets and workholding
• Experience machining to tight tolerances
• Good understanding of cutting tools and machining parameters
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• A flexible approach to shift work

A recognised engineering apprenticeship or qualification would be advantageous, but hands-on CNC setting and operating experience is the key requirement.

Interested?

If you're an experienced CNC Setter / Operator looking for your next move — particularly if you're interested in the earning potential that comes with a Continental shift pattern — we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today through DR Newitt Engineering & Manufacturing.