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Technical Automotive Sales Team Lead

CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator

Are you ready to put your skills to work? We’re looking for a skilled Turner to programme, set, and operate a 4-star sliding head machine. If you’re passionate about improving processes, optimising performance, and keeping things running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you! Plus, how does a 4-day working week sound? Don’t miss out – apply today!"

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an awarding-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including: Sales & Marketing, Admin & Customer Service, Technical & Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing, Finance & Accountancy, Care & Education, Supply Chain & Logistics.

Duties to Include:

  • Machining a wide range of components from a wide range of different and sometimes difficult materials to tight tolerances.

  • Finishing parts to the required specifications

  • Quick turnaround set/run on small batch quantities

  • Oversee unmanned/lights out machining

  • Review parts produced, drawings or instructions to understand required specifications.

  • Monitor machine while working to achieve optimum outputs

    Skills/Experience required:

  • The ability to read and understand complex drawings

  • A good eye for detail

  • Able to work well as part of a team

  • Good problem-solving skills

  • To be able to produce first run prototypes

  • Previous experience in turning, programming, setting and operating

    So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today

    If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy

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