# CNC Setter Operator > e-ppl Ltd · Witham, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-08-04 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** AutoScan UK Limited ## Description **Job Title:** CNC Setter Operator **Location:** Witham, Essex (CM8) **Company:** auto-scan **Pay Rate:** £19.50 per hour PAYE or £25.35 Ltd Company **Duration:** 3-Months FTC **Start Date:** Immediate Start Available **About Us** Auto-scan is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. **The Role** We have an exciting opportunity for a CNC Setter/Operator to join our team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for some of the world’s most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes. The role of setter/operator, reporting to the Shop Floor Team Leader, will be responsible for setting and operating 3 and 5 axis CNC machines to deliver a range of components and tooling. The machine shop and its team play a key role in the manufacturing operation on-site and contribute greatly to the solutions delivered for our clients. If you have a passion and desire for delivering high-end products and components - intricate machining, carbon fibre mould tooling, complex jigs, and test fixtures - then we'd love to hear from you! **Working Hours: **Monday to Thursday 13:00pm—23:00pm\* \*Premium rates will apply after 6pm **Please Note:** All candidates must possess valid right to work in the UK without restrictions and must undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS). All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. **We are** **NOT** **able to support Visa Sponsorship for this role.** **We** **DO NOT** **accept speculative CVs from Recruitment Agencies.** ## Requirements - Be responsible for setting 3-axis Vertical Machining Centre (VMC’s) with the option to bolt on a 4th axis or 4th and 5th axis rotary table. - Be responsible for quality control of work, employing a range of inspection equipment to check parts against engineering drawings. - Be responsible for the setting of 3 and 5-axis machines to run low-volume production jobs. - Be responsible for the setting of 3 and 5-axis machines to run one-off prototype parts for both in-house and custom customer requirements. - Be responsible for providing feedback to programmers on new or existing programs to refine the manufacturing process. - Work with a variety of materials including aluminium, steel, plastics, epoxy tool boards and carbon fibre. - Be responsible for the cutting and preparing of materials. - Be responsible for deburring and manually finishing parts where required. - Ensure that machinery is fully operable carrying out inspection and preventive maintenance where required. **Skills & Experience Required:** - Possess a good understanding of HAAS, or FANUC controls to be able to set tools, work offsets and adjust tool offsets where required. - Have a keen eye for detail. - Approach to all work in a way that ensures the finest quality output, employing necessary checks along the way. - Be an effective and motivated team player, able to work both closely with others and in a self-guided capacity. - Possess a flexible approach able to adapt to changing requirements at short notice. - Have good literacy and numeracy skills including the ability to read engineering drawings and follow detailed set-up documentation. - Have the ability to remain calm under pressure. - Maintain a professional, accountable, proactive, and helpful attitude at all times. - Maintain the ability and maturity to give and receive feedback constructively and negotiate with colleagues harmoniously. - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a setter/operator position. - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an automotive or aerospace environment. - Apprenticeship trained. 🤝 Stay Connected: Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest news and job openings at Auto-scan. Auto-scan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 💭 For More Information: Visit our careers site or contact our Recruitment team at a.munro@autoscan.co.uk Join Auto-scan and be a part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the automotive industry! **We are a Forces friendly employer, and welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.** ## Benefits - £19.50 per hour PAYE or £25.35 Ltd Company - Premium Rates apply after 6pm - Collaborative Team environment - Supporting exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes - Exciting automotive projects - Company Pension (if PAYE) - Family friendly working hours - Paid Accommodation - Mileage paid at £0.25p per mile - Daily Living allowance of £25.00 (Monday to Wednesday) ## Apply [Apply at e-ppl Ltd](https://apply.workable.com/epplautoscan/j/F1CCB73512/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)