5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist — Precision Parts Expert

SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment; Datchet; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment is seeking an experienced 5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist for a UK precision engineering business. You will own parts from CAD models through to finished components, with focus on complex geometry and tight tolerances.

The role offers hands-on programming and machining on modern CNC equipment within a small, collaborative team environment, delivering high‑quality parts for robotics, defence and advanced engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC programming and machining experience.
• Experience with 5-axis machining, including 3+2 and/or simultaneous 5-axis operations.
• Good working knowledge of Fusion 360 CAM.
• Ability to programme, set and optimise CNC machining processes.
• Experience producing complex, precision-engineered components.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Good understanding of tooling, workholding and machining strategies.
• Comfortable working independently and troubleshooting machining challenges.

Skills

5-axis machining

CNC programming

Simultaneous 5-axis

Fusion 360 CAM

Interpret eng. drawings

Troubleshooting machining

Tools

Haas CNC controls

CAD-to-CAM workflows

Job description

SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment is seeking an experienced 5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist for a UK precision engineering business. You will own parts from CAD models through to finished components, with focus on complex geometry and tight tolerances.

The role offers hands-on programming and machining on modern CNC equipment within a small, collaborative team environment, delivering high‑quality parts for robotics, defence and advanced engineering projects.