CNC Milling 4-Axis Setter/Operator – Late Shift – £16.00 - £19.00 per hour + Shift Allowance

Location: Wellingborough
Monday-Thursday: 3:30pm – 12:30am, Friday: 1:20pm – 8:30pm
40-hour week | 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
People’s Pension | Employee Referral Scheme

Are you an experienced CNC Milling 4-Axis Setter/Operator looking for a new challenge? Do you have the skills to work with precision-engineered components in a fast-paced environment? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading engineering company on a late shift, offering a competitive hourly rate plus a shift allowance (time and a third).

The Role

As a CNC Milling 4-Axis Setter/Operator, you will play a vital role in machining high-precision components to exacting standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating 4-axis CNC milling machines to produce precision-engineered parts
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings to ensure accurate machining
• Modifying and editing CNC programs to compensate for materials, tooling, and machine conditions
• Conducting in-process inspections to maintain strict quality standards
• Hand-finishing components (de-burring) and ensuring final quality control checks are completed
• Performing basic machine maintenance, including cleaning, oiling, and coolant checks
• Logging work, completing route cards, and submitting parts for inspection
• Working as part of a team to meet production schedules and deadlines
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a skilled CNC professional who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working efficiently in a late-shift environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• At least three years’ experience in a CNC milling setter/operator role
• Experience working with 4-axis CNC machining in a precision engineering environment
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, and programming adjustments
• The ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical drawings and instructions
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring work meets the highest quality standards
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and precision
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with PC fluency for logging work
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a late-shift setting

What’s On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £16.00 – £19.00 per hour depending on experience
• Shift allowance (time and a third) for late shift work
• 40-hour week with an early finish on Fridays
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Referral Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme
• The opportunity to work with state-of-the-art CNC machinery in a high-precision environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a CNC Milling 4-Axis Setter/Operator to join a respected engineering company that values precision, teamwork, and professional development. If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a brief summary of your experience.