Sliding Head Programmer / Setter / Operator

Location: Bolton
Pay: £18 – £21 per hour
Hours:

* Monday–Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm

* Friday: 7:30am – 1:00pm
Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

About the Role

We’re recruiting for an experienced Sliding Head Programmer/Setter/Operator to join a precision engineering environment producing high‑quality components for a range of industries. You’ll be responsible for programming, setting, and operating sliding head CNC machines to tight tolerances, ensuring consistent quality and efficient production.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys technical machining work, problem‑solving, and taking ownership of their machine and output.

Key Responsibilities

* Program, set, and operate sliding head CNC machines (Citizen, Star, or similar)

* Create, edit, and optimise CNC programs to meet production requirements

* Carry out machine setups, changeovers, an...