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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

CNC Setter/Operator

Salary Range
£18 - £18
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Manchester, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Do you have experience setting and operating CNC milling machines ideally looking to be part of a successful, niche, but industry leading organisation?

EDM design, manufacture and install specialist mechanical applications to a diverse client base. On offer is an opportunity to work for a company that have an excellent reputation in their industry and a state-of-the-art facility to enable them to deliver on bespoke projects for a range of clients.

Based in Manchester we are currently recruiting for a CNC Operator & Setter on a permanent basis to join our developing Machining Department. We have a wide variety of prestigious clients on some of the most exciting Military and Civil aviation training engineering projects around the world and this role will be instrumental in developing this area of our business.

From you

Duties and Responsibilities

- Operating and setting of Mazak 5 and 3 Axis CNC machines.

- Primarily conversant with Mazak machine controls with some ability in Mazatrol online programming. (Predominantly Offline fed).

- Interpret engineering drawings, documents, manuals and technical instructions with clear understanding

- Producing a wide range of precision components.

Key Requirements

- Time served Mechanical engineer with extensive machine shop experience (5 years minimum)

- Completion of a recognised apprenticeship (preferably in composite craft/mechanical technician) or experience to equivalent depth.

- Working knowledge of CNC Machine controls such as, Mazak Matrix2, Mazak Smooth X, Heidenhaim and Siemens could potentially be advantageous moving forward.

- A skilled CNC Machinist possessing experience backed by fundamental manual machining disciplines

- A self-starter showing initiative and resilience when challenges arise

- Understand the importance of being prompt and reliable

- Willing to do a good day’s work and adapt in a highly diverse manufacturing environment

- A sociable team player able to communicate at all levels

- Ability to achieve UK security clearance essential

From us

- 4 day working week, Monday to Thursday (potential double day shift pattern in future)

- Supportive and enjoyable working environment

- Continuous Training and development

- Company Pension

- 25 days holiday + public holidays pro rata

- Life Insurance following 12 months service

Shift working and overtime working may be required in the future.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £17.76 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience with Mazak machines?
  • Do you have experience with setting up machines for complex requirements?

Experience:

  • 5 Axis Machine: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CNC Setter/Operator roles across EDM Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18 - £18 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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