Quest Employment
CNC Setter Operator
CNC Setter Operator at Quest Employment, based in London, paying £14.00 - £16.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- London
- Closing date
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
23% below the typical rate for cnc machinist
Reference 627774960213953324
About the role
Location:
Northampton Pay Rate:
£14.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Contract:
Permanent, Full-Time
Quest Employment are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Router Programmer / Operator on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business specialising in bespoke panel processing and precision CNC machining. This is a great opportunity for a skilled CNC professional who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work and is looking for a long-term role within a friendly and supportive team. You will be working in a clean, heated and well-ventilated workshop, producing bespoke components for a range of industries. The Role As a CNC Router Programmer / Operator, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC machinery to manufacture components to customer specifications. Duties will include: Programming and operating 3-Axis CNC routers
Machining MDF, plywood, melamine-faced boards and other sheet materials
Reading and working from technical drawings and job specifications
Carrying out routine machine maintenance and daily checks
Checking quality throughout the manufacturing process
Ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area
Working closely with the wider team to meet production deadlines
Following all health and safety procedures What We're Looking For Minimum 3 years' experience programming and operating 3-Axis CNC routers
Experience working with MDF, plywood, melamine-faced boards and similar materials
Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
Good understanding of CNC machine maintenance and care
Excellent timekeeping and reliability
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team
Joinery or woodworking experience would be advantageous What's in it for you? Permanent full-time position
Competitive pay rate of £14.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience
Monday to Friday day shift
Overtime opportunities available during busy periods
Clean, heated and ventilated working environment
Free on-site parking
Friendly and supportive team culture
Long-term opportunity with a growing business Apply Today If you are an experienced CNC Router Programmer / Operator looking for your next permanent opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV. Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment. TPBN1_UKTJ
Reference: 627774960213953324 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via Quest Employment
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