CNC Miller Programmer
| Posting date: | 20 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | RG19 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 544331-S-65507 |
Summary
Job Title: 5 Axis Programmer
Job Type: Days based, Perm
Location: Newbury
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm / Fri 8am-3:30pm
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 DOE
Our client is a metal additive firm located in the Newbury area. They manufacture components for Aerospace, Defence, Semiconductor and Energy industries.
The role:
They’re seeking an experienced Offline 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator to support the manufacture of high-value, precision-engineered components to tight tolerances. This is a hands-on role combining offline programming, machine setting, and operation, primarily across 4-axis and 5-axis milling.
This position would suit a capable and self-motivated CNC professional with strong experience in complex machining, offline programming validation, process development, and production support. The successful candidate will also contribute to fixturing, process documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
⦠Offline programming, setting, and operation of 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines
⦠Validate and optimise programs offline before release to the shop floor
⦠Produce technical documentation including setup sheets, SOPs, and LWIs
⦠Support quoting and manufacturability reviews for new components
⦠Design and produce fixtures for one-off, prototype, and production work
⦠Set and run development work and production batches
⦠Use machine probing, calibration routines, and datum/workplane alignment effectively
⦠Manage tool life, tool offsets, and sister tooling strategies
⦠Support new equipment introduction and manufacturing capability development
⦠Assist with continuous improvement and manufacturing engineering projects
Skills and Experience
⦠Proven experience programming, setting, and operating 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machines
⦠Good working knowledge of CNC turning centres
⦠Strong understanding of machining high-specification components to tight tolerances
⦠Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T
⦠Experience using touch probes, probing cycles, tool setting, and work offset/datum control
⦠Good understanding of tooling, tool life management, and process control
⦠Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Desirable Experience
⦠Experience with Edgecam and Vericut (Other CAM softwares considered)
⦠Experience with Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls
⦠Experience machining hard metals
⦠Experience machining castings
⦠Aerospace, defence, automotive, or similarly regulated manufacturing background
⦠Apprenticeship or toolmaking background
Benefits:
⦠Employer pension contribution
⦠25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
⦠Performance-related bonus in line with group terms
⦠Career progression and long-term growth opportunities
⦠Private healthcare option
⦠Bike to work scheme
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 booked on a site visit then please contact Tom Edney on 07823 402 034 for more information or send an email to tedney@wftech.co.uk
⦠Immediate starts are available!
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