CNC Programmer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Contributory pension

24 days annual leave

Life assurance

Overtime available

Salary reviews

Private medical insurance

Employee support package

Dental care

Cycle to work scheme

Free car parking

Job summary

The CNC Programmer role at JAM Recruitment Ltd in Tamworth is a permanent, full-time position with a salary range of £46,000 to £50,000 annually. Successful candidates will program, set, and operate CNC machinery, ensuring precision and quality.

Working Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 15:30 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, this role requires previous CNC programming experience and familiarity with engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC programming or similar roles is essential.
• Ability to programme, set, and operate CNC machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines including loading workpieces.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Create and modify CNC programs using CAD software.
• Monitor machine performance and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of finished parts.

Skills

CNC programming

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Manual programming

Education

GCSE Mathematics

Basic English

Tools

Alphacam CAD/CAM

Puma SMX2600S CNC lathe

Puma 3100LSY CNC

Fanuc 31iB5+ CNC control

Job description

The CNC Programmer role, based in Tamworth, is a permanent, full-time position with a salary between £46,000 and £50,000 per annum.

Working Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 15:30, this day‑shift pattern includes a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break.

The successful candidate will programme, set, and operate CNC machinery, requiring proven experience in a similar role.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Contributory pension (6% employer rising to 18% after three years)
• 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Overtime available for workshop employees
• Salary reviews occur twice yearly
• Private medical insurance (after qualifying period of successful completion of 3‑month probation)
• Employee support & perks package (after qualifying period)
• Dental care (after qualifying period)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free car parking

Purpose of the role

This role offers the opportunity to programme, set and operate advanced CNC turning and milling machinery, producing high‑quality precision components to exact engineering standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating CNC machines, including loading workpieces, selecting tools, and setting machine parameters.
• Following and interpreting engineering drawings, understanding the specifications and tolerances required for each part.
• Creating and modifying CNC programmes, using CAD software or manual programming to create the necessary instructions for the machine.
• Monitoring machine performance and making adjustments, identifying and addressing any issues that may arise during the machining process.
• Ensuring quality and accuracy of finished parts and verifying that they meet the required specifications.

Preferred requirements and skills

• Previous experience in CNC programming using Alphacam CAD/CAM system.
• Experience in using Puma SMX2600S CNC lathe and Puma 3100LSY multitask turning machines.
• Ability to programme, set and operate using a Fanuc 31iB5+ CNC control.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects.
• Self‑motivated with a can‑do attitude.

Qualifications and education requirements

• GCSE Mathematics.
• Good level of basic English.