5-axis CNC Programmer

5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist

Birmingham

Permanent

£18-£22 per hour DOE

EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in Birmingham that is currently in the market for a 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist to join their company permanently.

This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components. Operating with a tight-knit, expert team, the company is undergoing exciting changes, including an imminent relocation to a brand-new, modern, state-of-the-art facility featuring excellent employee amenities and dedicated parking.

• Stability / Longevity:
  Join a well-established precision manufacturer investing heavily in its future, backed by brand-new high-performance machinery and an upcoming move to a modern, state‑of‑the‑art factory.
• Competitive salary:
  Highly competitive pay rates matching your specialized 5‑axis expertise (open to negotiation based on experience).
• Hours:
  
  Days. Standard shift is 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, with a coveted early finish on Fridays to kickstart your weekend.
• Benefits:
  Working with cutting‑edge tech (Hyper Mill, Spinner machines), leadership and mentoring opportunities, clear paths for professional development under a newly appointed Managing Director, and an upgraded working environment.

Due to internal changes, a pending factory relocation, and off the back of continued success and investment in high-performance machinery, our client is seeking an experienced 5‑axis CNC Programmer / Machinist to maximise the potential of their newly acquired assets and lead their offline programming capabilities.

Your responsibilities will include:
As a 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end manufacturing process of safety-critical components using their new high-performance Spinner machining centres.

• Create robust 5-axis CNC programs offline using Hyper Mill CAM software at the dedicated workstation attached to the machines.
• Prove out, set up, and run the programs safely and efficiently on new 5‑Axis Machinery.
• Work with a variety of machine controls, specifically navigating Heidenhain and/or FANUC operating systems.
• Collaborate with the team during the upcoming factory relocation to help establish efficient, lean workflows in the new facility.

• Proficiency working with Heidenhain and/or FANUC machine controls. (This is essential for this role)
• A proven track record in 5-axis offline CNC programming, with essential, hands‑on experience using Hyper Mill CAM software (this is a desirable requirement)
• Strong setting and operating capabilities on 5-axis CNC milling and/or turning centres.
• A strong background in precision engineering, confidently working to tight tolerances on complex parts.

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.

Please note:

Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.