CNC Programmer

ProTech Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced CNC Programmer & Setter to operate CNC lathes and produce precision components. The candidate must have over 3 years of experience and be proficient in creating Fanuc programs. The role also involves conducting in-process inspections with precision measuring tools. This is an initial 3-month position with potential for permanent employment, offering competitive pay of £20 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in CNC programming/setting.
• Ability to read and write Fanuc programs from scratch.
• Strong understanding of feeds, speeds, and cutting tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and adjust CNC programs at the control and via offline/CAM software.
• Set and operate sliding-head & fixed-head lathes.
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances and conduct in-process inspection.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setting

Precision inspection

Interpreting engineering drawings

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or HNC

Tools

Fanuc

Verniers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical inspection tools

Job description

Job Role: CNC Programmer & Setter

Location: South London

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 months initially - potential to join permanently

Pay: £20ph PAYE

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Programmer & Setter to programme, set, and operate CNC lathes (sliding-head and fixed-head) to produce precision components to tight tolerances. You will manage setups independently, verify parts using precision measuring equipment, and support efficient machine performance—including unmanned running.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and adjust CNC programs at the control and via offline/CAM software.
• Set and operate sliding-head & fixed-head lathes (Star, Miyano, Citizen).
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances and conduct in-process inspection.
• Use verniers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical inspection tools.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in CNC programming/setting.
• Ability to read and write Fanuc programs from scratch.
• Strong understanding of feeds, speeds, and cutting tools.
• Confident in interpreting engineering drawings.
• Engineering apprenticeship or HNC preferred.

If this role is of interest to you, please forward your updated CV.