Fanuc Programmer​/Setter​/Operator - Milling

Position: Fanuc Programmer/ Setter/ Operator - Milling
Job Role:

CNC Fanuc Programmer / Setter / Operator (Milling)

Location or Commutable from:
Atherstone, Warwickshire (commutable from Nuneaton, Tamworth, Hinckley, Coventry)

Shift:
Days – Monday to Thursday. Open to lates if wanted.
39 hours per week over 4 days
Every Friday off or optional Friday overtime paid at 1.5x

Pay Rate / Salary:
Up to £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Excellent opportunity to increase earnings with Friday overtime — no evenings or weekends

Benefits:

• 4-day working week (Mon–Thurs)

• EVERY Friday off or paid at 1.5x overtime

• Strong, long-term order book

• Family-run business with low staff turnover

• Modern, varied CNC machinery

• Free on-site parking

• Supportive, hands-on management

• Overtime available without antisocial hours

The Company:

A well-established, family-run precision engineering business based in the Midlands, supplying high-quality machined components across a range of demanding sectors. The company operates from a fully equipped facility with extensive CNC turning, CNC milling, inspection, fabrication, and finishing capabilities allowing complete end-to-end manufacturing in-house.

They pride themselves on long-term staff retention, investment in machinery, and a genuinely supportive culture where work/life balance is respected. With a strong and stable order book, they are continuing to expand their skilled machining team.

The Position:

Due to continued growth and secured contracts, the company is now recruiting for an experienced Fanuc CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator.

Responsibilities include:

• Programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines with Fanuc Controls

• Producing precision components from engineering drawings

• Working with low-volume, high-value components

• Editing programs at the machine and optimising cycle times

• Setting tooling, offsets, and proving out first-offs

• Maintaining high standards of quality and housekeeping

• Working closely with inspection using CMM/FARO arm where required

Machines include a wide range of CNC turning and milling centres, including twin-spindle lathes, large-bed machines, and multi-axis capability.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience as a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator using Fanuc controls

• Strong background in precision engineering

• Confident working from detailed engineering drawings

• Experience in both turning and milling is advantageous (but not essential)

• Able to work independently and take ownership of jobs

• Open to day shift or night shift (flexibility available depending on preference)

Licence / Certification

Required:

• No formal certifications required

• Apprenticeship or time-served background desirable

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