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CNC Operative

Job details
Posting date: 26 January 2026
Salary: £18 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 February 2026
Location: Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1RB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: JN -012026-17663_1769443259

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Summary

The Best Connection Tamworth are recruiting an experienced CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator (Milling) for our client based in Atherstone. This is a long-term opportunity within a well-established engineering environment, offering great hours and weekly pay.

Hours, Days & Pay
  • 4-day working week - 39 hours

  • Monday - Wednesday: 06:00 - 16:00

  • Thursday: 06:00 - 15:00

  • £18.00 per hour

  • Free onsite parking

Job Overview

You will be responsible for setting, operating, and programming universal bed-type CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls, machining a range of materials to tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities
  • Setting, operating, and programming CNC milling machines

  • Online programming using Heidenhain control systems.

  • Working with universal milling heads

  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

  • Machining components to tight tolerances

  • Completing your own quality inspections.

  • Safe use of overhead cranes.

Skills & Experience Required

✔ Proven experience as a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator (Milling)
✔ Strong experience with Heidenhain controls.
✔ Background machining medium to large fabrications and castings.
✔ High attention to detail and quality standards

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection
  • Weekly pay - every Friday

  • Online payslips

  • Pension contribution

  • Ongoing temporary assignment

  • 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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