Job Title: CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Early finish every Friday
• Stable, long-term employment
• Career development opportunities within a growing engineering business

Company Profile
This is a well-established and highly regarded precision engineering business specialising in the production of high-quality, close-tolerance components.
With decades of experience, the company serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, medical, optical, telecommunications, and electronics.
The organisation has built its reputation on delivering consistent quality, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery.
A culture of continuous improvement drives regular investment in advanced machinery and production systems, enabling the team to handle both small batch and high-volume manufacturing with equal precision.
Operating within ISO 9001-certified quality systems, the business combines skilled craftsmanship with modern technology to ensure exceptional results.

Job Profile
As the CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer, you will play a key role in the production team, working with Citizen or Star sliding-head lathes to deliver high-quality precision components.
You will have proven experience in setting, programming, and operating sliding-head machines, and be confident working to tight tolerances with various materials. This role offers the chance to contribute to a forward-thinking company that values both technical skill and teamwork.

Duties:

• Set and program Citizen or Star sliding-head lathes for precision manufacturing
• Interpret and work from complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections to ensure quality compliance
• Produce both prototype and repeat batch components to production deadlines
• Collaborate with production colleagues to resolve machining issues and optimise processes
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area in line with company standards
• Take on additional duties as required to meet team objectives

Skills & Attributes:

• Extensive experience setting and programming Citizen or Star sliding-head lathes
• Ability to work to tight tolerances with a variety of materials including stainless steel, brass, aluminium, and exotic alloys
• Strong understanding of precision engineering methods and best practices
• Proficient in interpreting complex technical drawings
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on process improvement

Education / Certificates:

• Completed engineering apprenticeship preferred but equivalent experience will be considered

Hours of Work:

• Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00
• Friday: 08:00–13:00
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half

Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC sliding-head setter/programmer to join a stable, growth-focused engineering business. You will have the chance to work on challenging and varied projects for customers in multiple high-precision sectors, using state-of-the-art equipment in a well-organised and quality-focused environment. If you take pride in producing outstanding work, value a supportive and collaborative team culture, and want to further develop your skills in a forward-looking company, this role could be the perfect fit.


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