Yolk Recruitment Ltd
CNC Setter/Operator - Nights
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CNC Setter/Operator - Nights
CNC Setter/Operator – Permanent Nights
Location: Plymouth Salary: £39,000
Yolk Recruitment are partnered with this leading high-precision manufacturing business, as it continues to grow. With a strong commitment to securing long-term contracts, the business offers security and development opportunities in a well-run, world-class operation, producing high-quality components.
Whether you're an experienced CNC machinist or at the start of your career, there’s room for growth here. The business handles a diverse range of work with varying challenges. There’s strong training designed to help employees develop into skilled machinists, with a proven track record of career progression.
About the Role
This is a permanent night shift role covering Sunday night to Friday morning.
- Shift pattern: 10:00 PM (Sunday) to 06:00 AM (Friday morning, 5 shifts per week)
- Overtime available
- Future flexibility for other shift patterns
- Well-developed benefits package
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Responsibilities
- Setting and/or operating CNC machines
- Producing components to engineering specifications
- Conducting first-off inspections and in-process checks
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Using measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, gauges)
- Adhering to health and safety procedures
Requirements
- Experience and/or knowledge of machining processes in a precision engineering environment
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Experience with inspection and measuring equipment (Formal engineering qualification is advantageous but not always essential; experience carries weight.)
Benefits
In addition to a competitive £39,000 salary, you’ll enjoy:
- Annual pay review
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- 13% pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Company sick pay policy
- Flexible benefits package
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training and development opportunities
- Proven career progression paths
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Why Apply?
If you’re looking for long-term career prospects in machining or machine environments, this could be the ideal next step.
Are you up to the challenge? If you’re keen to apply with the right skills, experience, and dedication, apply now!
Important: Due to high application volumes, we cannot guarantee contact following every submission. If you haven’t heard back within 7 working days, unfortunately, you may have been unsuccessful. Keep checking back for new opportunities.
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