CNC Miller Setter & Trainee Programmer

Recruit Engineering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm in Leeds seeks a CNC Miller - Setter/Trainee Programmer. This permanent position offers structured training in CNC programming, starting at £16 per hour and progressing to £18.40 once at programmer level. Responsibilities include setting and operating CNC milling machines with Fanuc controls, producing high-precision components, and ensuring quality standards. Join a well-established business offering genuine skills development and a clear pathway for career progression.

Benefits

Structured programming training

Permanent role

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• Proven CNC milling setting experience.
• Fanuc control experience is essential.
• Must be eager to learn and develop programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines with Fanuc controls.
• Learn CNC programming with structured training.
• Produce high-precision components to tight tolerances.

Skills

CNC milling setting experience

Fanuc control experience

Keen to learn programming skills

Confidence reading technical drawings

Proactive learning approach

Job description

CNC Miller - Setter/Trainee Programmer

Leeds | £16 per hour (rising to £18.40 on back shift) | Permanent

We're supporting a long-established precision engineering business in Leeds looking for a CNC Miller Setter with Fanuc controls who's ready to develop into a programming role. This is a genuine training and progression opportunity - you'll start on days while learning programming, then move to the back shift once you're at programmer level.

The Role

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines (Fanuc Controls Essential)
• Learning CNC programming with structured training and support
• Producing high‑precision components to tight tolerances
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Performing in‑process inspection to maintain quality standards
• Working collaboratively with production, engineering, and quality teams
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work area

What We're Looking For

• Proven CNC milling setting experience
• Fanuc control experience (essential)
• Keen to learn and develop programming skills
• Confidence working from technical drawings
• Proactive approach to learning and continuous improvementAbility to work independently once trained

What's on Offer

• £16 per hour on day shift during training period
• £18.40 per hour (15% uplift) once moved to back shift as a programmer
• Structured programming training and development
• Permanent role with a stable, well‑established business
• Modern machines and strong order book
• Clear progression pathway from setter to programmer

The Pathway

Start on day shift while receiving programming training → progress to programmer level → move to back shift (4‑day week) with pay increase to £18.40 per hour.

This is a permanent position with a long‑established precision engineering company offering genuine skills development and career progression.

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