CNC Machinist (Setter / Operator)

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  • Location: Carlisle, Cumberland
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Days Only + Annual Bonus + Early Finishes
  • Published: 21 September 2026

CNC Machinist (Setter / Operator)
£40,000 – £45,000 + Days Only + Annual Bonus + Early Finish Friday + Progression + 1.5x Overtime + Increasing Holidays + Training
Carlisle, Cumbia

Are you a CNC Machinist looking for a new role with a company that can offer a stable role, a range of benefits and early finishes on Fridays giving you a great work-life balance?

On offer is the chance to join a company who are specialist suppliers of machined components into the nuclear and industrial sectors. This company has been established for nearly 100 years and are looking to expand their team by bringing in a CNC Machinist to help manage their increasing workload. They have a hands-on management team, who will train you on the job, enabling you to take your hand to a wide variety of tasks across the workshop.

In this role you will be machining a wide range of components in either small/medium batches or one-off bespoke parts. You will also do some programming and receive ongoing training. This is a Monday to Friday role with early finished on Friday, giving you a comfortable lifestyle.

This role would suit either a CNC Machinist for continued training on programming and the chance to take your hand to a verity of machines within the workshop.

The Role:

  • Milling or turning a range of small batches and bespoke parts
  • Receiving ongoing training on programming
  • Progress your skillset with regular salary appraisals
  • Days only from Monday to Friday with early finishes on Fridays

The Person:

  • CNC machinist or similar
  • Commutable to Carlisle

Reference Number: BBBH27322a

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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