CNC Setter Operator

Prime Appointments
Full-time Southend-on-Sea, Essex architecture-and-engineering
Posted:
March 03, 2026
Location:
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Job Description

CNC Setter Operator - Sliding & Fixed Head

Southend-on-Sea

Up to £35,000 (DOE)

Monday to Thursday | 37 Hours

Prime Appointments are partnering with a well-established aerospace precision engineering business in Southend who are looking to add a capable CNC Setter Operator to their team.

The successful candidate will be confident setting and running both sliding head and fixed head CNC lathes across the shopfloor. You'll play a key role in keeping production flowing efficiently while maintaining the high standards expected within aerospace manufacturing.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can programme using CAD/CAM, as well as contribute to improving processes and supporting overall shop performance.

What You'll Be Doing

Setting and operating sliding head and fixed head CNC lathes
Programming or editing programmes where required (CAD/CAM experience highly advantageous)
Producing first-off components and comp...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Posted: March 03, 2026
Deadline: April 12, 2026