CAD CAM CNC PROGRAMMER

E3 Recruitment; Wilstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish

Modern office space

Employee benefits programme

Development opportunities

Exposure to high-spec projects

Job summary

Location: near Wilstead, commutable from Ampthill, Flitwick, Wixams, Kempston, Bedford and beyond; £35k to £37k DOE with early Friday finish and a comprehensive benefits package.

The CAD/CAM CNC Programmer will develop, test and optimise bespoke sheet metal solutions, create precise technical drawings with designers and internal teams, and ensure manufacturability on high‑specification projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing design environments.
• Proficient in CAD and CNC programming packages.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and optimise bespoke engineered systems and manufacturing products in sheet metal to precise manufacturing specifications.
• Create accurate and bespoke technical solutions in collaboration with designers and internal teams.
• Contribute to the delivery of complex, project-specific engineered solutions.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure designs are fully manufacturable and practical.
• Excellent technical drawing and detailing capability.

Skills

CAD/CAM

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

CAD software

CNC programming

Job description

£35k to £37k DOE, Early Friday Finish | Private Healthcare | High Pension | Development-Focused Environment

Established manufacturing business delivering bespoke engineered solutions for high-profile projects. Recognised as a leader within its sector, the company combines technical expertise with advanced systems and a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

This is a technically focused role within a collaborative design environment, offering exposure to high-value bespoke projects, career progression opportunities and close collaboration with specialist internal teams.

Location: near Wilstead, commutable from: Ampthill, Flitwick, Wixams, Kempston, Bedford, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Luton, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Newport Pagnell, Shefford, Buckingham, Woburn Sands, Hitchin, Stevenage, Harpenden, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City, Northampton, Towcester, Rushden, Kettering and Cambridge.

What's on offer for the CAD/CAM CNC Programmer:

• £35,000 to £37,000 (depending on experience)
• Early finish on Fridays with state of the art office space
• Employee benefits programme
• Internal progression and development opportunities encouraged
• Exposure to bespoke, high-specification engineering projects
• Supportive and collaborative technical environment

Key Responsibilities of the CAD/CAM CNC Programmer:

• Develop, test and optimise bespoke engineered systems and manufacturing products in sheet metal to precise manufacturing specifications
• Create accurate and bespoke technical solutions in collaboration with designers and internal teams
• Contribute to the delivery of complex, project-specific engineered solutions
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure designs are fully manufacturable and practical
• Excellent technical drawing and detailing capability

Requirements for the CAD/CAM CNC Programmer:

• Experience in manufacturing design environments
• Proficient in CAD plus other CNC programming packages
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a collaborative team

We welcome applications from experienced CAD Technicians, CAD Designers, Technical Designers, Design Engineers, Draughtspersons, CNC Programmers, CNC Machinists, CAM Programmers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Engineers, Tooling Engineers and Mechanical Designers with experience in structural or manufacturing-based design environments.