CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator (Nights)

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Job information

  • Location: Stoke-on-Trent
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Working arrangement: Office based
  • Salary: £43000 - £49000 per annum + Overtime + Bonus
  • Published: 25 February 2026

CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator (Nights)

£42,000 – 49,000 – £55,00 – £62,000 + Company Benefits + Overtime + Bonus + 4 Night Working Week

Stoke on Trent

Are you a CNC Setter/Operator with a background in Sliding Head Lathes, looking to join an established company working within a tight-knit, experienced team producing unique equipment, while being provided with a host of company benefits and a 4-night working week?

Established in the 1980s, this precision engineering specialist supplies high-quality machined components into the aerospace, medical and Formula One sectors. The company focuses on complex, tight-tolerance parts, offering advanced CNC machining, small to medium batch production and prototype development. Working with high-performance and safety-critical industries, they support OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

In this role, you will set up, operate and manage STAR sliding head lathes. You’ll carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks, ensuring all parts meet standards and technical drawings. You’ll select and optimise tooling, adjust offsets and machining parameters, and troubleshoot any issues to maintain quality and production flow. This role is based in Stoke-on-Trent shifts 6:00PM – 3:35AM with over available until 6:00AM.

This role would suit a CNC Machinist with a background in Sliding Head CNC Machines looking for a stable nights based role.

The Role:

  • Set and operate Sliding Head Lathes
  • Manage tooling, set-ups and process improvements
  • Maintain quality, safety and housekeeping standards
  • 4 Day Working week 6AM – 3:45AM

The Person:

  • Proven CNC Machinist with Sliding Head Lathe experience
  • Able to work independently and in a team
  • Work within a team of 10
  • Commutable to Stoke-on-Trent

Reference: BBBH20652

Keywords: CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, CNC Setter, CNC Operator, Sliding Head, CNC Programming, CNC, Manufacturing, Stoke, Staffordshire, Crewe

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