Overview
Reference
Sliding Head Turning Salary
£/hour Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Bedfordshire -- Luton Job Type
Permanent Posted
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Interaction Engineering
CNC Setter/Operator – Sliding Head Turning Centres
About the Role
Our client is a well-established precision CNC production machining company looking to recruit an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join their expanding manufacturing team.
You will be working in a clean, modern workshop equipped with state-of-the-art sliding head turning centres, producing high-precision components in medium-volume production batches to meet scheduled manufacturing targets.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC professional seeking long-term stability, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression.
Key Responsibilities
1. Setting and operating STAR or similar CNC sliding head turning centres
2. Working with Fanuc controls or equivalent systems (preferred but not essential)
3. Ensuring consistent component quality throughout production runs
4. Working to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards
Skills & Experience Required
5. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
6. Competence in using precision measuring equipment
7. Proven experience setting and operating CNC sliding head machines
8. Willingness to undertake additional training where required
9. Programming training available following successful completion of the probation period
Personal Attributes
10. Flexible, proactive, and team-focused attitude
11. Ability to work effectively within a small, supportive team
12. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Working Hours
13. Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
14. Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm
15. Regular overtime available
Benefits
16. Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
17. On-site parking
18. Opportunity for long-term career development within a stable and respected engineering company
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