CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer | Ferndown | Up to £22 per hour

Are you an experienced CNC Programmer looking for stability, structure and technically demanding work? Do you prefer the consistency of days or the flexibility and focus of a night shift pattern? This opportunity is open to two CNC Programmers, one on days and one on nights, within a precision-led manufacturing environment supplying Aerospace and Defence customers.

This is a full-time, permanent role for a capable CNC Programmer who enjoys full ownership of programming, setting and operating CNC turning centres.

• Day shift: 4.5-day working week – £20 per hour
• Night shift:
  Monday to Thursday, 4-day working week – £22 per hour

• Full-time, permanent role with a clear and consistent shift pattern
• Choice of day shift or night shift to suit your working preference
• End-to-end responsibility from programme creation through to final inspection
• Technically demanding work producing high-integrity components for Aerospace and Defence
• A structured, organised workshop with strong 5S and HSE standards
• Autonomy in your role, supported by experienced engineering and quality teams

• Programming, setting and operating CNC turning centres to engineering drawings
• Running twin-spindle machines as part of production requirements
• Proving out programmes and making edits to optimise quality and efficiency
• Producing components to tight tolerances with consistent self-inspection
• Maintaining tooling, offsets, fixtures and machine set-ups
• Completing routine machine care and maintaining a clean, safe work area

• Minimum of 4 years' time-served experience in CNC machining
• Proven background as a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator
• Essential experience working with twin-spindle machining centres
• Strong CNC programming knowledge, ideally Mitsubishi, with Siemens or Fanuc also considered
• Confident drawing interpretation and use of precision measuring equipment
• Sliding head experience beneficial, with Citizen M32 knowledge a significant advantage