Cnc Miller

Our client is an established and highly regarded engineering company, delivering precision-manufactured components across a range of industries. Due to continued growth and investment in advanced manufacturing capability, they are now seeking an experienced 5 Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist to join their skilled production team.

The role is site-based within a modern, well-equipped facility, working on advanced 5 axis milling machines.

The Role

This is a hands-on, senior-level role focused on programming, setting, and operating advanced 5 axis milling machines. You will be responsible for taking components from drawing through to finished part, ensuring high levels of precision, efficiency, and quality.

The position requires a highly experienced machinist/programmer with strong CAD/CAM capability, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work across both prototype and batch production environments.

Key responsibilities include:

* Programming components using CAD/CAM software

* Programming, setting, and operating 5 axis milling machines.

* Producing complex aluminium components ranging from small to large formats.

* Working across both prototype and low-to-high batch production runs.

* Setting up fixtures, tooling, and machine parameters to ensure optimal performance.

* Interpreting and working from detailed engineering drawings.

* Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will be a time-served CNC Programmer / Machinist with significant experience operating advanced 5 axis milling machines in a precision engineering environment.

Essential skills & experience:

* Time served apprenticeship with 7+ years’ post-training experience.

* Strong CAD/CAM competence

* Proven experience programming, setting, and operating 5 axis milling machines.

* Experience working with Siemens controls.

* Experience with Heidenhain is beneficial

* Ability to machine aluminium components to tight tolerances.

* Experience across both prototype and batch production work.

* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-sufficient approach.

This is a senior-level role. Junior or trainee-level applicants will not be considered.

The Package

* Salary up to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)