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Job Title


CNC Setter Programmer


Company : Essential Results Limited


Location : Watford, England


Created : 2025-08-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are looking for an experienced engineer to work with a great local Engineering business, as a Production Machinist / CNC Operator, who will undertake production of finished parts using their state-of-the-art CNC . Our client is a leading manufacturer of custom plastic components, due to retirement, we are now looking to recruit a CNC engineer, setter, programmer turner, to work making intricate plastic parts for many different types of industry, this position could suit a recently qualified apprentice with good hands-on engineering skills or an experienced engineer who would like to work within a small team. The successful candidate must be a self-starter with the ability and motivation to work on their initiative, to produce precision parts working on our clients extensive range of up-to-date Citizen CNC machines. Plastic experience not necessary but some would be of advantage, training can be provided for the suitable candidate. So, we are looking for. Self-Starter with the ability to work on their initiative. Experience in producing precision parts Able to operate Citizen CNC slliding head machines Sliding Head experience Plastic experience not necessary but some would be of advantage. If you are looking for a new opportunity working within a small, friendly, and experienced team - please apply - the company offers. Ongoing Training Working hours 08:00 - 16:30 weekdays + overtime Knowledge / Experience Good engineering background or educated within an mechanical engineering subject. Team player Ability to read dimensioned engineering drawings Skills Good organisation, planning and Prioritising of skills. Some experience of general manual production machines. Skilled in the use of: CNC Machinery Ability to work on own initiative Why should you apply? The chance to join a well-established company The opportunity to become part of a hardworking, dedicated team The company believe in supporting and nurturing their people. Please apply or get in touch for more information. Essential Results Ltd is an Employment Agency who provide permanent and fixed term contract services and an Employment Business who provide temporary services as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973. Essential Results Ltd will collect the personal details which job seekers provide to us for the purposes of providing job seekers with work-finding services. In providing this service to job seekers we may need to transfer their personal details to our client companies. Essential Results Placing People First Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: 16.00-19.60 per hour Expected hours: 40 50 per week Benefits: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Mechanical engineering: 1 year (required) CNC turning : 1 year (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) TPBN1_UKTJ