CNC Programmer & Operator

Position: CNC Programmer & Operator (Permanent)
We’re looking for a hands-on CNC Programmer & Operator to take parts from design through to the shop floor—programming, setting, running and maintaining a mix of CNC and manual machines to deliver precision components, jigs, fixtures and tooling.

What you’ll be doing

* Program, set and operate a 4-Axis CNC Vertical Machining Centre plus manual machines

* Take data from the Design Team (Solid Works) and create machining strategies in CAM (VISI beneficial)

* Machine components and assemblies to drawing, tolerance and spec

* Own machine reliability: build and manage maintenance logs and service schedules

* Work closely with machine suppliers on servicing, repairs and improvements

* Select, purchase and maintain tooling; keep sensible stock of service/replacement parts

* Keep standards high on Health & Safety and safe machine use

* Stay “demo-ready” when visitors are on site—machines running smoothly and professionally

What we’re looking for

* Strong experience programming/setting/operating CNC (plus manual machining)

* Confident reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances

* Solid engineering mindset with great attention to detail

* Proactive, organised, takes ownership and gets things done

* Good communication skills and comfortable with computers

Nice to have

* VISI CAM knowledge

* Broader experience maintaining/servicing machine tools

Full training provided on any machines/software you haven’t used before

Hours & benefits

* 8:30am–5:00pm, 37.5 hrs/week

* Solid pension scheme

* Daily food provided vis onsite chef

* Onsite gym

* Counselling & wellbeing support

* Annual discretionary profit-related bonus