Cnc Programmer

CNC Miller

Salary: £18.50 – £19.50 per hour (£38,480 – £40,560 per annum) + Overtime at 1.5x

Location:

Near Woking, Surrey - but based in West Byfleet for the first 6 months. Commutable from Guildford, Farnborough, Camberley, Aldershot, Bracknell, Basingstoke, Leatherhead, Epsom and surrounding areas.

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 15:30 (40 hours per week) with flexibility around start and finish times.

Interview Process:
One-stage interview.

Syntech Recruitment is supporting a well-established Surrey-based manufacturer who are looking to add an experienced CNC Miller to their growing machine shop team. This is an excellent opportunity for a programmer, setter and operator who enjoys working on technically challenging components and wants to be part of a business that invests heavily in both equipment and staff development.

• £18.50 – £19.50 per hour depending on experience
• Overtime at 1.5x basic rate
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Long‑term career stability within a growing manufacturer
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Modern precision engineering environment
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑specification components

• Program, set and operate CNC milling machines
• Work with Heidenhain and Siemens control systems
• Manufacture precision‑engineered components to tight tolerances
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and GD&T specifications
• Select tooling, cutting parameters and machining strategies
• Machine a variety of materials including steels, stainless steels and exotic alloys
• Carry out first‑off inspections and in‑process quality checks
• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimise programs where required
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and safety throughout the workshop environment

• Proven CNC milling experience within a precision engineering environment
• Ability to programme, set and operate CNC milling machinery
• Experience with Heidenhain and/or Siemens controls
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience machining to tight tolerances
• Ability to use inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges
• Experience with 3‑axis and/or 5‑axis machining would be highly beneficial
• Apprenticeship, engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience preferredA quality‑focused approach with strong attention to detail