CNC Programmer

Response Personnel Ltd; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in the Southampton area is seeking a skilled CNC Miller to join their team. This full-time role involves programming, setting, and operating CNC Milling Machines, while ensuring quality control and maintaining safety standards. The position offers competitive salary based on experience along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

Company pension scheme

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines.
• Strong work ethic, teamwork, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC Milling Machines (HAAS VM3).
• Perform routine machine maintenance and quality control.
• Collaborate with engineers and QA staff to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Programming CNC Milling Machines

Problem-solving

Quality Control

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or relevant time-served experience

Tools

Fusion 360

HAAS Control Systems

Job description

CNC Miller - Programmer / Setter / Operator
Southampton Area Full-Time Mon-Fri, 7:00am-15:30pm
Competitive Salary (DOE) + Bonus + Benefits

A well-established engineering company based in the Southampton area is currently seeking an experienced CNC Miller to join their team. This business specialises in the design, manufacture, repair and calibration of precision-engineered equipment used across a variety of sectors including offshore, renewable energy, marine, and subsea industries.

Due to recent growth and significant investment in new machinery, the company is looking for a skilled machinist to program, set, and operate a newly acquired CNC milling machine.

The Role of a CNC Programmer:

• Full-time, workshop-based position
• Programming, setting, and operating CNC Milling Machines (HAAS VM3)
• Using G-code and Fusion 360 CAM software
• Tool selection, installation, and calibration
• Quality control and process monitoring
• Performing routine machine maintenance
• Working collaboratively with engineers and QA staff
• Meeting production deadlines and internal project milestones

What We're Looking For in a CNC Programmer:

• Recognised apprenticeship or relevant time-served experience
• Proven ability to program, set, and operate CNC milling machines
• Experience with Fusion 360 and HAAS control systems preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• A team player with a strong work ethic
• Commitment to safety and quality standards

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Annual profit-related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent location
• Ongoing training and development in a supportive, industry-leading environment

CNC Programmer / CNC Programming / CNC Miller / CNC Milling / CNC Machinist / Engineering / Manufacturing