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Senior CNC Programmer/Machining Specialist
Job in
Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0AU, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-12
Listing for:
TXM Recruit
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior CNC Programmer / Machining Specialist (Technical Lead Level Defence Sector) Bedfordshire | Permanent | £42,550 | 4 Day Week We are supporting a specialist defence engineering manufacturer in the search for a Senior CNC Programmer / Machining Specialist to join a precision machining facility delivering complex, low-volume components for secure programmes. This is a technical-first role with responsibility for supporting and guiding a small team within the machining cell.
It offers the opportunity to step into a recognised technical leadership position while remaining hands-on.
The Role You will:
Program, set and prove-out multi-axis CNC machines (36 axis) Lead on 5-axis milling strategies and optimisation Support daily coordination of machining activities within the cell Act as the go-to technical specialist for complex components Provide mentoring and guidance to other machinists and apprentices Contribute to workload prioritisation and cell performance Support continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives Technical Environment Advanced multi-axis machining centres Strong bias toward 5-axis milling Fanuc and Heidenhain controls Complex one-off and R&D components Low-volume, high-value defence hardware
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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