CNC Setter/Operator

CNC Machinist

📍 Leeds
💷 Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
⏰ 4 Day Working Week

The Company

Our client, part of the well-established LBBC Group, is a highly respected engineering business with a long-standing reputation for delivering precision-engineered solutions across defence, aerospace, oil & gas, subsea, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

With a modern machining environment and strong reputation for quality and innovation, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business where your skills and experience will genuinely be valued.

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a highly skilled manufacturing team based in Leeds.

This position will involve setting and operating CNC milling and turning machinery, working to tight tolerances and high-quality engineering standards across a variety of complex components and materials.

The successful candidate will be joining a business offering long-term stability, modern facilities, excellent benefits, and a 4-day working week.

Key Responsibilities

- Setting and operating CNC milling and turning machines
-Working to tight tolerances on precision-engineered components
-Editing CNC programmes using Heidenhain, Siemens, or Haas controls
-Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
-Completing inspections using Renishaw probes and hand measuring equipment
- Carrying out quality checks to maintain high engineering standards
-Supporting production deadlines and manufacturing targets
-Completing production paperwork and maintaining traceability
-Carrying out basic machine maintenance and safety checks
- Working in line with company quality procedures and MOD standards

Essential Requirements

✔️ Apprentice trained or equivalent engineering background
✔️ CNC milling and turning experience
✔️ Experience using Heidenhain iTNC 640 and/or Haas G-code controls
✔️ Ability to manufacture components from engineering drawings
✔️ Experience working to tight tolerances
✔️ Experience machining carbon steel and stainless steel
✔️ Strong attention to detail and quality standards

Desirable Experience

➕ CNC programming experience - is a bonus!
➕ Experience with SolidWorks and SolidCAM
➕ Experience machining exotic materials
➕ Precision engineering or defence sector background

Personal Qualities

-Strong problem-solving ability
-Self-motivated and capable of working independently
-Organised and able to manage workload effectively
-Good communication skills across all levels
-Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
-Pride in producing high-quality workmanship

Benefits

🎁 4 Day Working Week
🎁 5 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays
🎁 Company Profit Share Bonus Scheme
🎁 Pension Scheme with up to 6% Employer Contribution
🎁 Life Insurance (2x Salary)
🎁 Stable & Secure Long-Term Opportunity
🎁 Modern Precision Engineering Environment

📩 Apply now or contact 10 Recruitment for more information