CNC Sliding Head

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Goldthorpe; On-site; GBP 51,577,344 - 54,442,752; Full time

Job summary

Questech Recruitment Ltd invites applications for a CNC Sliding Head Programmer role near Rotherham/Barnsley. The position involves programming, setting and operating CNC Sliding Head machines to produce complex precision components in medium to high volume batches. Candidates should have extensive experience and excellent communication skills.

Hours are rotating across days and early/late shifts. A competitive hourly rate (£18–£19) with overtime and a probation‑influenced bonus applies,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a high precision manufacturing background.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• CNC turning of complex precision engineered components.
• Set up and program CNC Sliding Head Machines for medium to high volume batch work.
• Interpret drawings and routings to program a wide range of turning/milling operations.
• Utilise best practice for work holding, tight tolerance machining and tooling.
• Work with various materials and verify quality with inspection equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Meet tight timelines and multi-task in a busy manufacturing setting.

Skills

10+ years experience

Excellent communication

Job description

CNC Sliding Head Programmer

Questech are working with a large machining company that has heavily invested in modern machines. We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Sliding Head Programmer to work for our client who are located close to Rotherham / Barnsley.

Duties of a CNC Sliding Head Programmer

• CNC turning of complex precision engineered components
• Confident of working on medium to high volume batch work and fully skilled to program, set and operate CNC Sliding head Machines
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and job routings to setup and program a wide range of turning/milling operations on both repeat and new components
• Identify and utilise best practice methods for work holding, tight tolerance machining and tooling
• Fully experienced with the machining of both standard and more exotic raw materials
• Able to work to tight timelines and multi‑task in a busy manufacturing environment
• Fully competent with all types of inspection equipment to verify component quality
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment

Essential Experiences & Skills

• Minimum 10 years' experience working within a high precision manufacturing background
• Excellent communication skills

Hours

Days and afters rotating, weekly.

Days: 06:30 am – 03:00 pm Mon–Thu, 06:30 am – 02:00 pm Fri

Lates: 02:30 pm – 11:00 pm Mon–Thu, 01:00 pm – 08:30 pm Fri

Pay

• You will earn an hourly rate of between £18–19 ph depending on experience.
• OT paid @ 1.5x (basic + bonus)
• 6% bonus eligible after probation