CNC Setter Operator

A well-established manufacturing company based in Witham is looking for an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join their busy late-shift team. If you're confident setting and operating CNC machinery and are looking for…

Pay rate £18 – £20/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 28 September 2026

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About this job

A well-established manufacturing company based in Witham is looking for an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join their busy late-shift team.

If you're confident setting and operating CNC machinery and are looking for a role offering a consistent Monday-to-Friday shift, this could be a great opportunity.

The Role

As a CNC Setter Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery, ensuring work is produced to the required quality standards and keeping machinery running efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

Setting and operating CNC machines
Producing components to the required quality standards
Carrying out quality checks on your own work
Making adjustments to ensure components meet specifications
Keeping your work area and machinery clean and tidy
Carrying out basic CNC maintenance where required
Working safely and efficiently as part of the production team

The Details

Location: Witham
Hours: 2pm-10pm, Monday-Friday
Pay: Up to £20 per hour
Duration: Approximately 3 months, with the potential to continue depending on production requirements

About You

We're looking for someone with previous CNC setting and operating experience who is comfortable working independently and takes pride in producing quality work.

If you have the CNC experience and are available for a 2pm-10pm Monday-to-Friday shift, we'd love to hear from you.

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