CNC Operator / Setter / Programmers

Job Description

? Location: Nailsea, North Somerset,

? Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience

? Hours: 38.75 hours per week

? Shift: Permanent day shift, with an early finish on Fridays

? Working hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-4:45 pm Friday, 7:30 am-12:30 pm

Holiday: 33 days including bank holidays, increasing to 35 days with length of service

? Pension: Company pension contributions matched up to 6%

? Additional benefits: Regular overtime, annual profit-sharing scheme, employee discounts, free car parking, training and career progression.

About the Opportunity

Hawk3 Talent Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced CNC Operator / Setter / Programmer to join their precision engineering and manufacturing team in Nailsea, North Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated CNC professional looking to develop their career in a precision manufacturing environment, with competitive pay, opportunities to increase earnings through overtime, and ongoing training and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications.

• Write and edit milling toolpaths using FANUC CNC programming language.

• Set up CNC machinery, fixtures, tooling and inspection equipment.

• Operate and set CNC mills, with experience using Haas CNC machines preferred.

• Manufacture components to customer specifications and required tolerances.

• Measure and inspect components using appropriate quality inspection methods.

• Carry out minor routine maintenance to support the day-to-day running of machinery.

• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy working environment.

• Identify and report errors or concerns with existing paperwork, CNC programmes and machine setups.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Experience in CNC milling, setting and programming.

• Confidence reading and writing FANUC CNC programmes and toolpaths.

• Experience operating and setting Haas CNC mills is advantageous.

• Knowledge of plastics machining and precision manufacturing is desirable.

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, ideally Fusion 360 or OneCNC.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• Experience with a range of quality inspection methods.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines.

• A responsible, reliable, punctual and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work as part of a team.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of up to £36,000, depending on experience.

• Regular overtime opportunities to increase earnings.

• Generous annual holiday entitlement.

• Company pension matching up to 6%.

• Annual profit-sharing scheme based on company performance and individual contribution.

• Employee discount scheme.

• Free car parking.

• Training and opportunities for career progression.

• Day shifts with an early finish every Friday, supporting a good work-life balance.

  Closing date: 12 th November 2026

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  Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to working with you in the future.