CNC Programmer

TN United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled CNC Programmer/Setter to join their precision machining team in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment committed to quality and innovation. As part of a forward-thinking team, you'll be responsible for programming and operating CNC milling machines, ensuring high-precision components are produced to customer specifications. With a competitive salary and a focus on ongoing training and development, this role offers the chance to grow within a company that values its people and invests in modernizing its operations. If you have a passion for precision engineering and a drive for continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Rotating shift pattern

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC milling programming and setting.
• Ability to work from detailed engineering drawings independently.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC milling machines for precision components.
• Carry out in-process inspection to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

CNC Programming

FANUC Controls

Engineering Drawings

Quality Standards

Machining Practices

Education

Apprenticeship in Engineering

Tools

Micrometres

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

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Are you a CNC Programmer seeking a new opportunity in the local Wolverhampton area?

If yes, we want to hear from you!

Pertemps Wolverhampton are currently recruiting on behalf of our long-standing engineering client for an experienced and driven CNC Programmer/Setter (Milling) to join their precision machining team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing company that is currently making significant investment into skills development and modernising operations across the facility. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities as a CNC Programmer:

1. Programme, set and operate CNC milling machines to produce high-precision components to customer specifications.
2. Write and adjust CNC programmes using FANUC controls.
3. Plan machine setups to maximise efficiency and accuracy.
4. Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, ensuring components are manufactured to tight tolerances.
5. Carry out in-process inspection using micrometres, verniers, gauges, and other measuring equipment to ensure quality standards are met.
6. Work independently to ensure Right First Time (RFT) output and maintain production targets.
7. Support and maintain continuous improvement activities through an understanding of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and 5S workplace organisation.
8. Identify and resolve machine or tooling issues to minimise downtime.
9. Work with a variety of materials including aluminium, stainless steel, and exotic alloys.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven experience in CNC milling programming, setting, and operating.
• Familiarity with FANUC control systems.
• The ability to work from detailed engineering drawings with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, and production efficiency.
• Knowledge of quality standards and inspection techniques.
• An apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification would be beneficial, but is not essential for the right candidate with hands-on experience.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum
• Stable, full-time permanent position
• Rotating shift pattern to support work-life balance
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to grow with a business that’s actively investing in its people and equipment

If you’re a skilled CNC Programmer with a passion for precision engineering and a desire to grow within a modern, progressive company – we’d love to hear from you!