CNC Sliding Head Programmer Setter
MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED · Wolverhampton, West Midlands
CNC Sliding Head Programmer Setter at MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED, based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, paying £36,500 - £38,500 per month. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £36,500 - £38,500 per month
- Location
- Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 20 Sep 2026
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
Reference https://midlandpersonnel.uk/job/cnc-sliding-head-programmer-setter/
About the role
CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter – Wolverhampton
People Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter to join our established engineering client based in Wolverhampton on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with Citizen Cincom and sliding head machining experience looking for a permanent day-shift role with excellent holiday entitlement.
This role would particularly suit applicants with previous experience as a Sliding Head Programmer, CNC Sliding Head Setter or Precision Machinist.
Rates of Pay:
- £36,500 – £38,500 per annum, depending on experience
Shift Pattern:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm
- Day shifts only
Benefits:
Your benefits as a CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter are:
- Permanent position
- Competitive salary
- Monday to Friday working
- Early Friday finish
- 26 days’ annual leave
- Holiday entitlement increases after 3, 5 and 10 years
- Stable engineering environment
- Long-term career opportunity
Day-to-Day Duties:
As a CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter, you will work:
- Programming, setting and operating Citizen Cincom L32 sliding head lathes
- Producing precision components to engineering drawings and specifications
- Setting tooling, offsets and machine parameters
- Making programme adjustments to achieve required tolerances
- Monitoring machining processes and component quality
- Carrying out dimensional and quality checks
- Troubleshooting machining and tooling issues
- Maintaining high standards of accuracy, productivity, and safety
Essential Skills:
To be successful as a CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter, you will need:
- Previous CNC sliding head machining experience
- Experience programming and setting sliding head lathes
- Citizen Cincom experience is highly desirable
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong understanding of tooling and machining processes
- Ability to work to tight tolerances
- Good problem-solving skills
Desirable Experience:
- Previous experience working within a precision engineering environment
- Experience producing high-volume precision components
- Experience working with Citizen Cincom machinery
- Additional CNC turning experience would be advantageous
Training:
- Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your employment
Apply:
If you are interested in this role, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.
Reference: https://midlandpersonnel.uk/job/cnc-sliding-head-programmer-setter/ · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 20 Sep 2026 · Listed via MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED
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