CNC Milling Programmer (Heidenhain) - 4-Day Week

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen facilities

4-day working week

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training in Bury is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls. You will machine one-off bespoke components and large fabrications, read engineering drawings, and ensure high-quality components with tight tolerances.

The role requires strong inspection skills and a collaborative, proactive approach. We offer a 4-day working week, an on-site canteen, and overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines with Heidenhain controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience machining one-off bespoke components and large fabrications is highly desirable.
• Experience using standard inspection equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• Strong commitment to quality and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and reliable with an engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls.
• Machine one-off components and large fabrications up to 4–5 metres.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to tight tolerances.
• Produce high-quality precision components and inspect using standard equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Collaborate within the engineering team and support production needs, including overtime.

Skills

Heidenhain controls

CNC milling

Reading engineering drawings

Quality focus

Time management

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Workforce Recruitment and Training in Bury is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls. You will machine one-off bespoke components and large fabrications, read engineering drawings, and ensure high-quality components with tight tolerances.

The role requires strong inspection skills and a collaborative, proactive approach. We offer a 4-day working week, an on-site canteen, and overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.