CNC Programmer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Defence manufacturing business in Birmingham is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join their production team. This hands-on role involves programming Fanuc-controlled VMCs, supporting production, and participating in process improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 apprenticeship and solid experience with CNC milling machines. The position offers a salary of up to £30,000 along with generous holidays and half-day Fridays.

Benefits

Salary up to £30,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Half day Fridays

Qualifications

• Time-served CNC machinist with relevant qualification.
• Solid experience programming and running Fanuc machines.
• Confident in reading technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Setting, operating and programming CNC VMCs using Fanuc controls.
• Supporting production when needed.
• Carrying out TPM/PPM checks on machines.
• Involvement in lean manufacturing and 5S improvements.

Skills

Programming Fanuc-based CNC milling machines

Reading technical drawings and GD&T tolerances

Time-served CNC machinist

Practical and flexible approach

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship or similar

Job description

Overview

CNC Programmer | Defence Manufacturing | Up to £30,000 | Birmingham

MERITUS are excited to be partnered with a growing Defence manufacturing business in Birmingham that's looking to bring an experienced CNC Miller Setter Programmer into its production team. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on machinist who's confident programming Fanuc-controlled VMCs and enjoys being involved in both production and process improvement.

The role sits within a busy machining department, where you'll be involved in day-to-day CNC work as well as supporting the wider team with lean and 5S projects to help drive efficiency across the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Setting, operating and programming CNC VMCs using Fanuc controls
• Stepping in to support production and provide cover when needed
• Carrying out TPM/PPM checks to keep machines running smoothly
• Getting involved in lean manufacturing and 5S improvements alongside the engineering team

Required Skills

• A time-served CNC machinist with a Level 3 apprenticeship or similar
• Solid experience programming and running Fanuc-based CNC milling machines
• Confident reading technical drawings and GD&T tolerances
• A practical, flexible approach with a willingness to support the team wherever needed

Benefits

• Salary up to £30,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Half day Fridays

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the CNC Programmer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.