CNC Miller, Programmer, Setter Operator

Planet Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Recruitment in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is seeking an experienced CNC Miller / Programmer / Setter Operator to join a well‑established engineering business. The role focuses on programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines with Heidenhain controls.

You will work on 3, 4 and 5‑axis machines, reading drawings, and ensuring tight tolerances and high quality. The team values quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Strong experience with Heidenhain controls.
• Experience with 5-axis milling.
• Ideally 5+ years' experience within CNC machining.
• Experience machining large components up to ~2.5 metres.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines.
• Programming directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Setting tooling, workholding and machine parameters.
• Manufacturing large components to tight tolerances.
• Inspecting and measuring your own work for right‑first‑time quality.
• Completing quality documentation and reports.
• Supporting and training other team members as required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Skills

CNC programming

Heidenhain controls

5-axis milling

reading engineering drawings

inspection & measurement

independent worker

Education

Apprenticeship or engineering background

Tools

Doosan

Matsuura

Mazak

Job description

CNC Miller / Programmer / Setter Operator

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Salary: £20.00 - £23.00 per hour

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller / Programmer / Setter Operator to join a well-established engineering business based in Abingdon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC professional with strong Heidenhain experience and a background in 3, 4 and 5-axis milling. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines, producing high-quality components to tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines
• Programming directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Setting tooling, workholding and machine parameters
• Manufacturing large components to tight tolerances
• Inspecting and measuring your own work to ensure right-first-time quality
• Completing quality documentation and reports
• Supporting and training other members of the team where required
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

Requirements

• Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Strong experience with Heidenhain controls
• Experience with 5-axis milling
• Ideally 5+ years' experience within CNC machining
• Experience machining large components, up to approximately 2.5 metres
• Ability to work to tight tolerances
• Confident reading engineering drawings
• Good understanding of inspection and measurement equipment
• Experience with Doosan, Matsuura or Mazak machines would be advantageous
• Fanuc experience would be beneficial but is not essential
• Apprenticeship or relevant engineering background preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently

The Company

The business operates within specialist industries including medical, semiconductor, nuclear and scientific engineering. The workshop is professional, well organised and equipped with modern CNC machinery, laser technology and CMM inspection equipment.

You will be joining a supportive team where quality, safety and continuous improvement are highly valued.

If you are an experienced CNC Miller looking for a new opportunity in the Abingdon area, we would be keen to hear from you.

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