CNC MACHINST – PROGRAMMER / SETTER / OPERATOR

Company: Alecto Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

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 If you’ve been stuck in a role with no progression or outdated machines, this is your opportunity to move forward.

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Apply Now

Don’t miss out — roles like this don’t stay open for long.

Send your CV to the provided email and call the given number for a confidential chat.

If your experience fits, apply today and take the next step in your CNC career.

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Posted: June 18th, 2026