Job Title: Single-Spindle Machine Setter / Operator (Precision Engineering)
Location: Leicester
Hours: Days
Pay rate: £13.50 to £15ph
A well-established precision engineering company in Leicester is looking for an experienced Single-Spindle Machine Setter / Operator to take ownership of a key production section. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong shopfloor experience who is confident working with traditional cam-operated machinery.
The Role
You will be primarily responsible for setting, running, and maintaining single-spindle, cam-operated, bar-fed automatic machines. This is a hands-on role requiring a solid understanding of spindle machine setup, tooling, and production optimisation to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
Key Responsibilities
* Full setup and operation of single-spindle cam-operated bar-fed machines
* Adjusting cams, tooling, and feeds to achieve optimal performance
* Monitoring production output, quality, and machine efficiency
* Diagnosing and resolving machining or setup issues
* Carrying out routine maintenance and basic fault finding
* Ensuring adherence to health & safety and quality standards
About You
* Proven experience working with single-spindle automatic machines
* Strong shopfloor engineering background
* Ability to set machines independently and troubleshoot issues
* Experience with cam-operated systems is highly desirable
* Willingness to learn and develop further (training can be provided where needed)
* Reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive
What's on Offer
* Full-time position: 5 days per week, 42.5 hours (flexible working hours available)
* Opportunity to specialise in and take ownership of a spindle machining section
* Training and ongoing development opportunities
* Potential for a permanent role after a successful trial period
* Stable position within a well-established engineering environment