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Cnc Turner Setter Operator

Actio Recruitment
Southend-on-Sea · posted 4 August 2026
Salary
£16 – £20 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Category
Engineering
CNC Setter / Operator (Turning) Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour (DOE) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Job Type: Permanent We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering company in Southend-on-Sea for an experienced CNC Setter / Operator to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience setting and operating both fixed head and sliding head CNC lathes. If you're a skilled machinist looking for a stable, long-term role with a respected engineering business, we'd love to hear from you. The Role * Setting and operating CNC turning machines * Working on both fixed head and sliding head lathes * Producing high-quality precision components * Reading and working from engineering drawings * Carrying out quality checks using measuring equipment * Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment Requirements * Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning machines * Experience with both fixed head and sliding head machines * Ability to read engineering drawings * Confident using measuring equipment such as micrometers and verniers * Reliable with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail What's on Offer * £16.00 - £20.00 per hour depending on experience * Permanent full-time position * Monday to Friday working hours * Stable, long-term opportunity with an established precision engineering company * Supportive working environment If you're an experienced CNC Setter looking for your next opportunity, apply today with your latest CV. We welcome applications from candidates with experience on fixed head, sliding head, CNC turning, CNC setter/operator, CNC machinist, and precision engineering backgrounds
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