CNC Programmer

Options Resourcing Ltd; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering firm in Southam is seeking a skilled CNC CAM 5 Axis Programmer / Setter to join their high-precision engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience with HAAS machinery and a strong background in CAD CAM software. This role offers a salary up to £42,000, private medical insurance, and a supportive team environment focused on training and progression.

Benefits

Salary up to 42,000

Private medical insurance after 6 month probationary

Holiday: 31 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer

Clean and professional working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar programming and machining role.
• Proficient in 5 Axis CNC programming - HAAS experience highly desirable.
• Comfortable working with a range of materials like stainless steel and aluminium.

Responsibilities

• Programme 5 Axis CNC milling machines using CAD CAM software.
• Set up and operate CNC machines; supervise CNC operators.
• Work to detailed engineering drawings, maintaining a 'right-first-time' standard.

Skills

5 Axis CNC programming

HAAS machinery experience

CAD CAM proficiency

Reading engineering drawings

Comfortable with materials (aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel)

Commercial awareness and confident communication

Education

HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidCAM

Sage 200

Job description

Are you a CNC Programmer / Setter with experience of HAAS machinery? If so, please read on.

Join a high-precision engineering team that partners with global clients and delivers critical components to exacting standards. We're seeking an experienced CNC CAM 5 Axis Programmer / Setter to support programming, setup, and production across milling operations - working primarily with HAAS machinery and SolidCAM.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a clean, well-organised machine shop environment, with a company that values continuous improvement, training, and teamwork.

Benefits:

• Salary up to 42,000
• Private medical insurance after 6 month probationary
• Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer
• Location: Southam
• Holiday: 31 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Monday to Thursday - 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday - 8:30am to 4:00pm
• Clean and professional working environment
• Opportunities to train and visit parent facilities in Switzerland
• Team-focused culture with clear progression and support

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme 5 Axis CNC milling machines using CAD CAM software (ideally SolidCAM)
• Set up and operate CNC machines when required, including proving out programs and running low volume production
• Supervise CNC operators, delegate tasks, and support their development
• Work to detailed engineering drawings, maintaining a "right-first-time" standard
• Support production planning and scheduling, ensuring component availability for assembly requirements
• Recommend improvements to tooling, setups, and machining processes to enhance productivity
• Coordinate material and tooling requirements, and manage associated paperwork and data entry using Sage 200
• Ensure housekeeping, safety, and quality standards are maintained in line with ISO9001:2015

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar programming and machining role
• Proficient in 5 Axis CNC programming - HAAS experience highly desirable
• CAD CAM proficiency (SolidCAM preferred - others considered)
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Comfortable working with a range of materials (aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel)
• Knowledge of cavity and custom form tooling
• Familiar with goods inwards inspection, use of gauges, and ISO9001:2015 quality procedures
• Sage 200 or similar ERP system experience
• HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering - desirable
• Experience quoting machining times and component costing
• Commercial awareness and confident communication with suppliers and customers

Ready to bring your CNC expertise to a forward-thinking team delivering quality without compromise?

Apply today!