CNC Miller Programmer - Hurco/Winmax or Fanuc

Posting date:	12 February 2026
Salary:	£35,000 to £38,500 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 March 2026
Location:	ch41
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Workforce Recruitment and Training
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	520472-65507

Summary

Job Title: CNC Miller Programmer

Location: Birkenhead

Pay: £18.00 per hour (negotiable for highly skilled candidates – up to £19.50 per hour)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 38 hours per week

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

  
  

• Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm

  
  

• Regular overtime available – paid at 1.5x hourly rate

  
  

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

  
  About the Role

  We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer/Setter to join a well-established precision engineering firm based in Birkenhead.

  If you have strong experience with Hurco WinMax and Fanuc controls, and are confident using CAD/CAM software such as OneCNC and SolidWorks, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines (Hurco & Fanuc)

    
    

  • Creating and improving CNC programs both on-machine and offline

    
    

  • Machining one-off, high-precision components unaided from a drawing

    
    

  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to produce high-quality components

    
    

  • Carrying out routine machine maintenance

    
    

  • Ensuring all work meets internal quality standards

    
    

  • Liaising with colleagues and the production team to meet deadlines and resolve issues efficiently

    
    Essential Experience & Skills

    • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a CNC Miller Programmer

      
      

    • Strong programming skills, ideally using Hurco WinMax and Fanuc controls

      
      

    • Competent with CAD/CAM software, particularly OneCNC and SolidWorks

      
      

    • Solid mechanical knowledge and understanding of machining principles

      
      

    • Strong attention to detail

      
      

    • Ability to work independently

      
      Qualifications

      • Certificate of Higher Education or equivalent preferred

        
        

      • Relevant technical training and/or a time-served apprenticeship in engineering or machining

        
        What’s Next?

        If you have the experience and this sounds like the right fit, site visits are encouraged so you can meet the team and see the workshop first-hand.

        Contact: Antony Brunn on 07881 297172
        Email: abrunn@wftech.co.uk

        Immediate starts available.

        About Us

        WF Tech specialise in placing skilled and in-demand professionals on both a permanent and contract basis within the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors — from skilled machining personnel and specialist engineers through to supervisory and management positions.

        Our specialist consultants have an in-depth understanding of your skills and provide expert guidance on your next career move. We are always searching for top talent — if you know someone suitable, why not recommend them to our professional team?