CNC Sliding Head Setter
SMART 1 RECRUITMENT LIMITED · Redditch, Worcestershire
CNC Sliding Head Setter at SMART 1 RECRUITMENT LIMITED, based in Redditch, Worcestershire, paying £19.20 - £20.40 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £19.20 - £20.40 per hour
- Location
- Redditch, Worcestershire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
8% below the typical rate for cnc machinist
Reference vacancies-and-careers/cnc-sliding-head-setter-1
About the role
A reputable and long‑established machining company in Redditch is seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator to join their team on Night Shift. This permanent role offers competitive pay and overtime opportunities.
The successful candidate for the role of CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator will be responsible for setting and operating CNC sliding head machines, with a key requirement for twin‑turret,twin‑spindle experience. Programming experience is ideal but not essential — however, strong sliding‑head setting/operating experience is required.
Duties and responsibilities of CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator:
- Set and operate CNC sliding head machines
- Work confidently with twin‑turret, twin‑spindle configurations – essential
- Carry out basic programming where required (full programming advantageous but not essential)
- Focus on production of high-quality components
- Maintain tooling, offsets, and machine condition throughout the shift
- Occasional simple repeat change overs
- Using measuring gauges
- To produce components within the agreed standard time
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- Working to tight tolerances and in process measurements
- High precision tolerance works as well as volume
- Quality control, working to customer specification
Skills/attributes required by successful candidate for the role of CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator:
- Previous experience setting and operating CNC sliding head machines
- Twin‑turret, twin‑spindle experience – essential
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and a team focused approach
- Team player, with pride in one’s work and a desire for success
- Be adaptable and willing to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday - Nights (8pm – 6am)
Pay: £19.20 to £20.40 per hour – night shift (including a 20%-night shift allowance)
Rate dependent on experience
Benefits: Workplace pension scheme, Onsite parking
Contract: Permanent
If you have the skills to fulfil the role of CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator, please APPLY TODAY!
Reference: vacancies-and-careers/cnc-sliding-head-setter-1 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via SMART 1 RECRUITMENT LIMITED
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