Lead CAD/ CAM Programmer
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,476 to £40,560 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus shift allowance and employee benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Neath, Neath Port Talbot, SA10 7DW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vibe Recruit |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 16226_1770029266 |
Summary
Lead CAD / CAM Programmer
Up to £40,560 + shift allowance, company pension and employee benefits
Neath
Do you have experience in offline programming on Edge CAM Software? Soes the thought of working on a number of high profile, exciting new manufacturing projects appeal to you? Are you looking for a role with a highly respected employer with a great reputation?
If so, we'd like to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting for a Lead CAD / CAM Programmer to join an industry leading manufacturer in Neath. This is a great opportunity to join at a time where they are growing significantly to a number of recent long term contract wins.
As Lead CAD / CAM Programmer you will:
- Supervise a team of two other programmers
- Create programmes using Edge Cam software for all manufactured part numbers.
- Review all part drawings to ensure production has the correct tooling for the optimum manufacturing processes.
- Support all engineers and apprentices who operate the machining cells, with any of their day-to-day machining issues.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to improve machining efficiencies and overall productivity.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects with the wider Engineering Team.
- Support running of machining cells in times of absence and critical machining jobs as well as carry out CNC machine training for new and less experienced team members
- Ensure that all programmes and tool lists are complete upfront of works order scheduling on machining cells.
- Demonstrate the ability to control all machining cell tooling spend.
- Lead tooling trials with the relevant tooling manufactures.
This role is tailor main for you is you enjoy problem solving and showcasing your technical knowledge. You'll need a background in CNC Machining and the role will come with a competitive salary + shift allowance, employee benefits, free parking, potential for future career progression and the chance to work for a leading employer that is going from strength to strength.
For immediate consideration, please forward your CV to Alex at Vibe Recruit today.
Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.