CNC Operator and Programmer

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd. is seeking a CNC Operator and Programmer in the UK.

You will set up, operate and programme CAD/CAM-based CNC machinery, developing programming knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement across multiple platforms, including flatbed routers and 5-axis centres. You will work with design engineering and production teams to ensure precise machining, safe operation and efficient material utilisation.

Qualifications

• Practical engineering aptitude with experience operating CNC machinery in manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to precise specifications.
• Experience with CAD/CAM programming and developing programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and program CAD/CAM-based CNC machinery.
• Ensure accurate machining and safe operation.
• Optimize material utilisation across flatbed routers, 5-axis centres and XYZ machines.
• Collaborate with design engineering and production teams.

Skills

CNC Machinery Operation

CAD/CAM Programming

Reading Engineering Drawings

Continuous Improvement

Engineering Aptitude

Tools

CAD/CAM Systems

Job description

This CNC Operator and Programmer role offers the rare chance to develop expertise across multiple advanced manufacturing platforms, working with recognised brands across custom transport, flat panel engineering and signage.

You’ll work alongside design engineering and production teams to set, operate and programme CAD/CAM-based CNC machinery, developing your programming knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. As a CNC Operator and Programmer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate machining, safe operation and efficient material utilisation across flatbed routers, 5-axis machining centres and XYZ machines.

You’ll be suited to this CNC Operator and Programmer position if you have practical engineering aptitude and experience operating CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment. You should be comfortable reading engineering drawings, working to precise specifications, and using computer-based programming systems.

What you’ll get from this role:

• Hands-on experience across multiple specialised CNC platforms and diverse materials including aluminium, composites and plastics
• Progression into CAD/CAM programming with structured training and development opportunities
• Work with high-profile industries and recognised brands across multiple sectors
• Competitive salary, depending on experience, plus 32 days' holiday and flexible working hours

My client is a growing, ISO9001-certified manufacturer with a collaborative culture where skill development is genuinely encouraged. They’re the kind of business where your ideas matter and you’ll work alongside colleagues passionate about engineering excellence.