Job Details

Cnc Setter Operator

📍 LE2, Aylestone, City of Leicester
£34,000 per annum
£34000 - £36500/annum plus benefits
Industry: Automotive/Aerospace
Applications: <10
Posted: 04-02-2026
Company: Vectis Recruitment
Type: Permanent
Reference: 224692609

Job Description:

A leading manufacturer of precision components to the aerospace, defence and energy sectors has a new vacancy for a CNC Setter. Working on an innovative engineering product as part of the new product development division, you will produce low volume products and candidates are sought with a previous experience working in a highly regulated precision engineering environment.

The Role

Set, operate and modify 2 axis CNC lathes.

Loading tools, setting offsets and proving out jobs.

Work with the design & development team on new product development.

Carry out first-off and in-process inspections using measuring equipment.

Ensure work is completed to high quality and safety standards.

Maintaining a clean and organised work area.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

The Person

Ability to set, edit and operate 2 Axis CNC lathes.

Must have worked in a precision engineering environment to tight tolerances.

Able to read technical drawings and use measuring tools

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently

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