CNC Miller Programmer

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Basildon seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to join their team. This hands-on role involves programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines, with a focus on delivering high-quality components for motorsport applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC milling and essential experience with Heidenhain controls. This position offers 40 hours per week with possible overtime, along with a range of benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 10 days sick pay

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong background in CNC milling including programming, setting, and operating.
• Essential experience with Heidenhain controls; knowledge of HyperMILL is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines.
• Working to tight tolerances for bespoke engine and precision components.
• Supporting continuous improvement within the workshop.

Skills

CNC milling programming

Heidenhain control experience

Independent work from engineering drawings

Motorsport experience

Teamwork

Tools

HyperMILL

Job description

Overview

CNC Machinist – Basildon

About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a specialist engineering company based in Basildon. The business designs, manufactures, and builds high-performance race engines and bespoke precision components, supplying to elite-level motorsport including Indy Lights.

This is a hands-on role, requiring someone who can hit the ground running, with proven experience in programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls.
• Working to tight tolerances to produce bespoke engine and precision components.
• Offline programming with HyperMILL (experience highly advantageous).
• Operating a variety of machines, including CNC lathes and manual equipment such as grinders.
• Ensuring all work meets quality and efficiency standards.
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement within the workshop.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong background in CNC milling – programming, setting, and operating.
• Heidenhain control experience essential; knowledge of HyperMILL desirable.
• Ability to work independently and from engineering drawings.
• Previous experience in motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering preferred.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a small, skilled team.

Hours & Benefits

• 40 hours per week, with overtime always available
• First 5 hours at flat rate, thereafter, paid at time and a quarter
• Flexible start and finish times (typical: 7–7:30am start, 4–4:30pm finish)
• 45-minute flexible lunch break
• 25 days holiday + 10 days sick pay
• Pension scheme with matched contributions
• Modern workshop with 8 CNC machines (6 mills, 2 lathes), plus manual machines
• Stable and secure role within a growing, well-invested company

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 for an interview then please contact Daniel Waite on 07799588461 for more information or send an email to [e-mail]

Immediate starts are available!

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