CNC Programmer/Setter & Setter/Operator
Reference Number: 445382
Job Published: 12/08/2026
Form of employment: Permanent
Salary: £16 - £19.8 Per hour
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
CNC Milling Programmer/Setter & Setter/Operator
Halifax, West Yorkshire
£16 per hour (Setter/Operator)
£17.50 - £19.80 per hour DOE (Programmer/Setter)
Days Only | Early Finish Fridays
We're recruiting for an experienced CNC Milling Programmer/Setter and a Setter/Operator to join a well-established precision engineering business in Halifax.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that genuinely looks after its people. Staff retention is excellent, with employees building long-term careers.
What you'll be doing:
- Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
- Working with Heidenhain controls
- Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances
- Machining a range of materials including stainless steels, Inconel and other specialist alloys
- Reading engineering drawings and carrying out quality inspections
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience as a CNC Milling Programmer / Setter / Operator
- Strong knowledge of Heidenhain controls
- Ability to programme at the machine
- Experience working to tight tolerances
- Confident working independently and as part of a team
What's on offer:
- £16 per hour (setter/operator)
- £17.50 - £19.80 per hour depending on experience (programmer/setter)
- Permanent day shift role (38 hours per week)
- Monday to Thursday 7:00am - 3:30pm, Friday 7:00am - 1:00pm
- Modern machining environment
- Long-term career stability
Join a business where people stay and develop their careers.
If you're an experienced CNC Miller looking for a secure, long-term opportunity with a respected precision engineering company, we'd love to hear from you.
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