CNC Sliding Head Engineer

Orion Electrotech Sales; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39-hour week

Overtime paid at 1.5x rate

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Company sick pay scheme

Attendance bonus

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Sales in Weybridge seeks a skilled CNC Sliding Head Engineer to program, set and run multi-axis machines for high‑precision components across aerospace, automotive and defence sectors.

You will optimise existing programs, develop new jobs, and maintain tight tolerances while collaborating with production teams to meet manufacturing targets. Highly desirable training and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC Sliding Head machines.
• Knowledge of CNC machining techniques, tooling and principles.
• Experience producing high-precision components to tight tolerances.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating multi-axis CNC Sliding Head machines.
• Adjusting and optimizing existing CNC programs to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Programming new jobs both online and offline.
• Maintaining quality standards through self-inspection and machining to tight tolerances.
• Working collaboratively with production teams to achieve manufacturing targets.

Skills

CNC Sliding Head programming

CNC machining techniques

High-precision tolerances

Problem-solving

Job description

The Company

Looking for a role where you can program, set and run complex CNC Sliding Head machines while continuing to develop your skills?We're working with a well-established engineering manufacturer looking to add a CNC Sliding Head Engineer to their team. This CNC Sliding Head Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a company known for its investment in advanced technology, high-precision manufacturing capabilities, and ambitious growth plans. Based in Surrey, the business manufactures precision components and assemblies for a diverse range of industries including aerospace, automotive, defence, medical and oil & gas.With years of industry experience and continued expansion, they have built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. As a CNC Sliding Head Engineer, you'll be joining a collaborative and supportive engineering environment where training, development and progression are actively encouraged.

Role and Responsibilities

As a CNC Sliding Head Engineer , your key responsibilities will include:

• Programming, setting and operating multi-axis CNC Sliding Head machines
• Adjusting and optimising existing CNC programs to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Programming new jobs both online and offline
• Maintaining quality standards through self-inspection and machining to tight tolerances
• Working collaboratively with production teams to achieve manufacturing targets

This CNC Sliding Head Engineer position offers variety and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing engineering team.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this CNC Sliding Head Engineer role, you will need:

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC Sliding Head machines
• Knowledge of CNC machining techniques, tooling and machining principles
• Experience producing high-precision components to tight tolerances
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and within a team

What They Can Offer You

As the new CNC Sliding Head Engineer , you can expect:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 39-hour working week with a choice of shift patterns and overtime paid at 1.5x rate
• 22 days holiday increasing with service, plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay scheme and attendance bonus
• Ongoing training and excellent career development opportunities within a growing business

This CNC Sliding Head Engineer role is ideal for someone looking for long-term career growth within a modern precision engineering environment.

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