CNC Programmer - Fanuc

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a CNC Applications Engineer with a strong background in Fanuc programming and 5-axis machines. The successful candidate will provide training, integrate robots with CNC machines, and operate both in the factory and at customer sites across the UK. Experience in offline programming is essential for this hybrid role, and candidates should be prepared for travel.

Benefits

Hybrid company car

Fuel card

Company credit card

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• 5 years of Fanuc offline programming experience.
• Experience on 5-axis milling & turning machines.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Integrate robots with CNC machines.
• Set up and program new robots to meet customer requirements.
• Provide customer training and demonstrations.

Skills

Fanuc Programming

CNC Machining

Communication Skills

Job description

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CNC Programmer - Fanuc, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

WR Engineering

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

CNC Applications Engineer - Fanuc Programmer

We are searching for an experienced Fanuc Programmer to fulfill the position of Applications Engineer in the Automation team, involving learning to program robots.

You need to be a Fanuc Programmer with at least 5 years of experience on 5-axis machines.

As an Applications Engineer, you will provide factory-based and onsite customer training and set up new machines for customers, so excellent communication skills are essential.

Applicants must have solid experience in offline CNC programming using Fanuc for 5-axis machines and live within a commutable distance to Warwickshire.

Although you will be predominantly based in the factory, you must also be willing and able to stay away from home Monday to Friday and travel within the UK as required.

Package

• Hybrid company car, fuel card, company credit card
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Requirements

• 5 years of Fanuc offline programming experience is essential
• At least 5 years of programming experience on 5-axis milling & turning machines
• Available to stay away Monday to Friday as required
• Driving license

The Role

• Integrate robots with CNC machines
• Set up and program new robots to meet customer requirements, testing both in the factory and on customer sites
• Configure automated cells and complete customer pass-offs to prove out solutions
• Demonstrate and provide customer training
• Work mainly in the factory and also on customer sites across the UK