CNC MACHINST - PROGRAMMER / SETTER / OPERATOR

Alecto Recruitment

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CNC Turner / Machinist (Programmer / Setter / Operator)

Manchester £17 - £21 per hour + Overtime + Progression



Ready to step into a CNC role where you're genuinely valued-and can actually progress?

If you're a skilled CNC Machinist or Turner looking for a better environment, more support, and the chance to build your programming skills… this could be exactly what you've been waiting for.

You'll be joining a well-established precision engineering company that's busy, growing, and continuously investing in its people and machinery.



What You'll Get

  • £17.00 - £21.00 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Plenty of overtime available to boost your earnings
  • On-site parking
  • Real progression-develop your programming skills
  • Work in a modern, well-equipped machining environment
  • Ongoing training and development support
  • Standard holiday + bank holidays


What You'll Be Doing

You'll be working hands-on in a fast-paced workshop, producing high-quality precision components.

  • Setting and operating CNC lathes (FANUC controls)
  • Programming (where your experience allows-and helping you grow further)
  • Reading and working from engineering drawings
  • Monitoring machining performance and making adjustments
  • Ensuring parts meet tight tolerances and quality standards

Put simply: you'll be doing skilled, meaningful machining work-with room to grow.



What You Need



Must-Have:

  • Experience setting & operating CNC machines (lathes preferred)
  • Working knowledge of FANUC controls
  • Ability to read engineering drawings confidently
  • Experience with measuring equipment & tolerances


Bonus Points:

  • CNC Programming experience
  • Sliding Head machine experience


Why This Role?

This isn't just another CNC job.

It's a chance to join a stable, growing company where you're not just a number-where your skills are valued, and your development actually matters.

If you've been stuck in a role with no progression or outdated machines, this is your opportunity to move forward.



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