CNC Setter/Operator (Training on Programming)

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Job information

  • Job reference: BBBH26553A_1786716110
  • Location: Exeter, Devon
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £30000 - £40000 per annum + + Training + Overtime + Progression
  • Published: 14 August 2026

CNC Setter/Operator (Training on Programming)

Exeter

Up to £18 per hour + 20% Shift Allowance + Unlimited Overtime + Training on Programming + Career Progression + Company Bonus

Are you a CNC Setter/Operator or similar, with experience working specifically on CNC Mills, looking to join a growing Engineering company who supplies into various industries such as Aerospace, Defense, and F1?

Do you want to join a growing company that is expanding its team with a CNC Setter/Operator, who has experience working specifically on Mills, to manage a heavier Workload from an increasing amount of customers across the UK, while also enjoying a generous holiday scheme and shift pattern, working extended shifts with 4 day weeks, with opportunities for overtime and higher earnings.

On offer, is the opportunity for a CNC Setter/Operator or similar to join an expanding business that supplies major UK sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, and F1. Established over 30 years ago, this company has continued to scale both their Workload and employee base.

In this role, the successful CNC Setter/Operator will be responsible for Setting and Operating CNC Machinery, working alongside senior engineers to ensure that they can learn hands on and develop their Skills in machine Programming in CAM software. You will be working a reduced number of four day weeks working from 11:30am to 9:45pm, with the option for overtime included.

The ideal CNC Setter/Operator will have experience working specifically on Mills.

The Person:

  • Experience Setting and Operating on CNC Machinery
  • Experience working specifically on Mills
  • Looking to work Back End Shifts

The Role:

  • Setting and Operating CNC Machinery
  • Training on Programming and CAM
  • Back End Shifts

Reference: BBBH26553A

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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