CNC Miller Programmer
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | SS13 1LE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 510534-65507 |
Summary
CNC Machinist – Basildon
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a specialist engineering company based in Basildon. The business designs, manufactures, and builds high-performance race engines and bespoke precision components, supplying to elite-level motorsport including Indy Lights.
This is a hands-on role, requiring someone who can hit the ground running, with proven experience in programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines.
Key Responsibilities
• Programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls.
• Working to tight tolerances to produce bespoke engine and precision components.
• Offline programming with HyperMILL (experience highly advantageous).
• Operating a variety of machines, including CNC lathes and manual equipment such as grinders.
• Ensuring all work meets quality and efficiency standards.
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement within the workshop.
Candidate Requirements
• Strong background in CNC milling – programming, setting, and operating.
• Heidenhain control experience essential; knowledge of HyperMILL desirable.
• Ability to work independently and from engineering drawings.
• Previous experience in motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering preferred.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a small, skilled team.
Hours & Benefits
• 40 hours per week, with overtime always available
• First 5 hours at flat rate, thereafter, paid at time and a quarter
• Flexible start and finish times (typical: 7–7:30am start, 4–4:30pm finish)
• 25 days holiday + 10 days sick pay
• Pension scheme with matched contributions
• Modern workshop with 8 CNC machines (6 mills, 2 lathes), plus manual machines
• Stable and secure role within a growing, well-invested company
What next?
Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Daniel Waite on 07799588461 for more information or send an email to dwaite@wftech.co.uk
Immediate starts are available!
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