CNC Sliding Head Machinist

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Salary: Up to £38k + Overtime (x1.5)

Hours: Days | Early Finish Friday | Overtime Available

Benefits

• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare after 1 year’s service
• Clean, modern working environment
• Long-term stability and growth

Company Profile

Join a Modern, Growing Precision Engineering Business

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-invested, forward-thinking precision engineering company specialising in the manufacture of high-quality turned components for a range of demanding industries.

Operating from a modern, clean and highly organised facility, the business continues to invest heavily in the latest CNC sliding head technology, increasing capacity with new machines and strengthening an already experienced, long-standing team.

The Role

You will be responsible for the setting and operation of Citizen Sliding Head machines (Fanuc controls), producing high-precision components in a fast-paced subcontract environment.

This is a Setter / Operator role first and foremost - however, any programming experience would be a strong advantage.

You’ll be working on a mix of new and repeat work, with a focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting & Operating Citizen Sliding Head machines (Fanuc controls)
• Producing precision turned components to tight tolerances
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Tool changes, offsets and basic program edits where required
• Supporting low to medium batch work, including prototype jobs
• Carrying out self-inspection and quality checks
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Contributing to continuous improvement and lean processes

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Sliding Head Setter / Operator
• Experience with Citizen machines and Fanuc controls highly desirable
• Other sliding head experience (e.g. Star) will also be considered
• Programming knowledge is beneficial but not essential
• Strong understanding of CNC turning and tooling
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Positive attitude with a “can-do” and quality-first mindset

Culture & Environment

• Young, collaborative and supportive team
• Many employees with 10+ years’ service
• Strong focus on quality, teamwork and customer delivery
• Ongoing investment in modern CNC machinery and technology
• Commitment to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing

Hours & Overtime

• Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm (early finish)
• Overtime available:
• Up to 2 hours per day
• Saturday mornings (approx. 5 hours)
• Overtime paid at x1.5

Why This Role?

• Business is expanding capacity with new CNC machines
• Strong pipeline of new and repeat work
• Opportunity to join a growing, well-invested company
• Work with modern sliding head technology
• Be part of a tight-knit, experienced team

Interested?

If you’re a skilled CNC Sliding Head Setter / Operator looking for a role with modern machines, strong team culture and long-term opportunity, apply now or get in touch to find out more.