CNC Turner Programmer

Posting date:	21 April 2026
Salary:	£34,000 to £40,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	21 May 2026
Location:	LU4 0JF
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Workforce Recruitment and Training
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	539363-65507

Summary

CNC Turner / Programmer (Fanuc)
Luton
Full Time | Permanent
£17.00 – £20.00 per hour (DOE)
Working hours
Mon-Thursday – 8am-5pm
Friday 8am-2pm

About the Company
WF Tech are recruiting on behalf of a growing and well-established subcontract precision engineering company based in Camberley.
Our client produces high-quality machined components for a range of demanding industries and has built a strong reputation for precision, reliability and customer service. Due to continued growth and increased workload, they are looking to strengthen their turning section with an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer.

The Role
This is a hands-on position within a busy subcontract environment. You will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC lathes running Fanuc controls, producing small-to-medium batch components to tight tolerances.
Candidates must have strong experience in either Fixed Head OR Sliding Head turning. Experience in both disciplines would be highly advantageous but is not essential.

Key Responsibilities
⦁ Programming, setting and operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls
⦁ Working on either Fixed Head or Sliding Head machines (based on your expertise)
⦁ Editing and optimising programs at the machine
⦁ Selecting tooling, offsets and cutting strategies
⦁ Producing first-off components and carrying out in-process inspection
⦁ Working from detailed engineering drawings
⦁ Maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality standards
⦁ Supporting efficient batch production and cycle time improvements

What We’re Looking For
Essential
⦁ Proven experience as a CNC Turner / Programmer
⦁ Strong working knowledge of Fanuc controls
⦁ Solid experience in either Fixed Head OR Sliding Head turning
⦁ Ability to program and set independently
⦁ Good understanding of tooling, speeds & feeds
⦁ Confident reading engineering drawings
⦁ Competent using micrometers, verniers and gauges
⦁ Experience within a subcontract precision engineering environment
Desirable
⦁ Experience in both Fixed Head and Sliding Head turning
⦁ Live tooling or multi-axis capability
⦁ Small batch / prototype experience
⦁ Lean manufacturing awareness

What’s On Offer
⦁ £17 – £20 per hour depending on experience
⦁ Overtime opportunities
⦁ Permanent, stable position
⦁ Varied and technically interesting work
⦁ Supportive working environment
⦁ Opportunity to broaden machine capability over time

If you are an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer with strong Fanuc knowledge and solid Fixed or Sliding Head experience, WF Tech would like to hear from you.