Router Operator/ CNC Operator

  • Sure Staffing
  • Jul 28, 2025
Contractor Manufacturing

Job Description

Router Operator/ CNC Operator (Night Shift - Full-Time)
SureStaffing UK Ltd are looking to recruit a CNC/ Router Operator for our client based in Leeds. Our client, is one of the UK's leading plastic engineering companies.

This is a full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity offering excellent pay and long-term stability.

Ideal candidate for a Router Operator/ CNC Operator role will have:

  • Experience operating and setting up CNC router machinery
  • Ability to read and follow design drawings
  • Experience programming CNC router software and completing first-off inspections
  • Good understanding of toolpaths, de-burring components, and materials
  • Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Prior experience working with plastics is a plus, but not essential

Responsibilities and Duties of a Router Operator/ CNC Operator:

  • Identify correct materials and tooling based on job pack
  • Follow technical drawings and measure components to meet customer specifications
  • Program and operate CNC machinery/ router machinery
  • Perform inspections and quality checks on finished components
  • Work in line with BSI manufacturing standards
  • Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement
  • Identify and correct machine issues or defects promptly
  • Carry out other relevant tasks as required by the company or management

Shift Times for a Router Operator/ CNC Operator :

  • Night shift: Monday to Thursday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
  • 4 x 12-hour shifts (46 hours/week)

Pay Rates for Router Operator/ CNC Operator:

  • 16.53 - 17.24 / hour (depending on experience)

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free on-site parking
  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment

SureStaffing UK Ltd are acting as an employment business for temporary assignments and an employment agency for permanent placements. We are a proud Equal Opportunities employer.

SureStaffing UK Limited are acting as an employment business for temporary assignments and an employment agency for permanent placements.

Sure Staffing UK Ltd are a proud Equal Opportunities employer, and do not discriminate against any candidate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy is available on request.

Due to the high volumes of applications, we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, then please presume that you have not been successful on this occasion, however we will keep your CV and details on our database for 6 months and as soon as we have a vacancy that suits, we will be in touch.