CNC Setter/Operator – 2 Shift, £32k-£34k

About the role

We are partnering with a leading high‑precision manufacturing business in Plymouth to recruit a CNC Setter/Operator on a two‑shift pattern. The role offers a competitive salary of £32,000‑£34,000 and the chance to work with modern equipment in a secure, long‑term environment. You will develop your technical knowledge while progressing across different machines.

Key responsibilities

• Setting and/or operating CNC machines.
• Producing components to engineering specifications.
• Carrying out first‑off inspections and in‑process checks.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• Working in line with health and safety procedures.

Required profile

• Experience and/or knowledge of machining processes in a precision engineering environment.
• Able to read engineering drawings.
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment.
• Formal engineering qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Required skills

• CNC machine operation.
• Machining processes.
• Reading engineering drawings.
• Using vernier calipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Inspection equipment handling.

What we offer

• Annual pay review.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 13% pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Company sick pay policy.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training and development.
• Proven progression opportunities.