CNC Setter – Structural Steel Fabrication | Leeds | £35–£40k
Location: Leeds | Salary: £35,000–£40,000 | Hours: 40 per week, core 8:30–17:00
Are you an experienced CNC setter looking to take the next step in your career? This hybrid role offers the chance to continue hands-on setting while also developing programming and machine optimisation skills. Ideal for someone with a strong background in structural steel fabrication.
What you’ll do:
Set up, operate, and maintain CNC steel processing machines (Ficep, Kaltenbach, Peddinghaus, and Voortman)
Support programming, make adjustments, and optimise machine outputs for efficiency and quality
Read and interpret CAD files, DSTV data, and engineering drawings to ensure accurate setups
Troubleshoot issues on the shop floor and contribute to workflow improvements
Maintain programme libraries, documentation, and revision controlWhat we’re looking for:
Proven experience as a CNC setter in structural steel fabrication
Hands-on knowledge of Ficep, Kaltenbach, or Peddinghaus machinery; Voortman experience is a plus
Ready to step into programming and optimisation responsibilities
Strong understanding of steel profiles, materials, and fabrication processes
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and precisionWhy this role?
£35–£40k per year, depending on experience
Permanent, full-time, on-site in Leeds
Career progression: expand your skills into programming and optimisation while staying hands-on
Join a high-performing structural steel business with excellent development opportunities