Cnc Miller Progrmamer

Workforce Recruitment and Training; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Blackburn is seeking a CNC Miller Programmer/Setter/Operator with expertise in HAAS machinery. The successful candidate will program and operate CNC centers, producing high-tolerance components in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to health, safety, and quality, applicants should have a proven track record in a machining setting. Competitive salary with additional benefits available.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free secure car parking

Cycle to work scheme

UK healthcare scheme

Company pension

Employee benefit loan scheme

Death in service benefit

Company profit share scheme

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with technical machining experience.
• Proven programming ability with HAAS machinery.
• Skilled in tooling selection and cutting strategies.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC machining centres.
• Develop and optimise cutting strategies.
• Produce high-tolerance components to specifications.

Skills

Programming HAAS CNC machinery

Understanding of engineering drawings

Tooling selection

Work-holding methods

Cutting strategies for various materials

Effective communication

Education

Post-qualification experience in machining environment

Job description

CNC Miller Programmer/ Setter/ Operator

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

• Day shift: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday
• 7:30 am - 12:30 pm, Friday

Overtime available

Salary: £20ph DOE

Company Overview

Our Client, established for over 40 years, is one of the North West's leading and multi-award-winning engineering, fabrication, and machining companies. Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced CNC Programmers/Millers to join our purpose-built machining facility at the Blackburn site. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated and capable CNC professionals looking to progress within a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering firm.

Role Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC machining centres equipped with HAAS, Mazatrol, Fanuc or Heidenhain controls within a medium to high‑batch manufacturing environment.
• Apply strong tooling knowledge to develop and optimise cutting strategies suited to high‑volume production.
• Produce high‑tolerance components to customer and engineering specifications, especially for sectors such as automotive.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail, ensuring components meet precise quality and dimensional requirements.
• Work safely and efficiently, in compliance with company Health, Safety, and Quality standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Time‑served engineer with post‑qualification experience in a technical machining environment.
• Proven ability to program HAAS CNC machinery.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and machining processes.
• Skilled in tooling selection, work‑holding methods, and cutting strategies for various materials, including exotic alloys.
• Capable of interpreting detailed drawings and producing fully conforming components.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a successful team.
• High commitment to Health & Safety and Quality standards.

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free secure car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• UK healthcare scheme
• Company pension
• Employee benefit loan scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Company profit share scheme

What Next?

If you have the experience and this sounds like the right fit, site visits are encouraged so you can meet the team and see the workshop first‑hand.

Contact: Antony Brunn on 07881 297172 or email [e-mail] to arrange a visit or for more information.

Immediate starts available!

About Us

WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in‑demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.

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