CNC Technician

Travis Talent; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Barnsley is seeking a skilled CNC Automation Technician to provide technical support for CNC machines and automated systems. You will ensure the continuity of production output by resolving issues quickly and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and is skilled in CNC operation and programming with Fanuc systems. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

Monthly performance bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare & benefits scheme

5% contributory pension scheme

Life insurance and discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar CNC technical support role.
• Skilled in operating, programming, and recovery systems for CNC machining centres.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to production, ensuring CNC machines operate effectively.
• Implement recovery procedures when errors occur, documenting causes and preventative actions.
• Collaborate with Production Engineers on SOPs, TPMs, risk assessments, and training records.

Skills

CNC operation

Problem-solving

Technical support

Teamwork

Tools

Fanuc CNC

Renishaw macro programming

Job description

Overview

CNC Automation Technician – Barnsley

Travis Talent are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business in Barnsley, seeking a skilled CNC Automation Technician to join their growing team at a modern, state-of-the-art facility. This role supports production by ensuring CNC and automated processes run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive starting salary: £37,720.80 per annum (based on £17.01/hour plus guaranteed minimum weekly bonus)
• Overtime paid at enhanced premium rates (x1.5 and x2.0)
• Monthly performance bonus payments averaging £280-£350 (for reference)
• 25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Healthcare & benefits scheme (including free child membership)
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Death in service / life insurance
• Staff discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, free parking, and subsidised refreshments
• Company events and family-friendly activities

The Role

As a CNC Automation Technician, you will be a key part of the production team, providing technical support for CNC machines and automated systems. This shop-floor-based role is essential in ensuring continuity of production output, resolving issues quickly, and driving continuous improvement.

• Provide hands-on technical support to production, ensuring CNC machines operate effectively and downtime is minimised
• Optimise machine functionality and carry out basic maintenance to maximise uptime
• Control programme back-up systems, make corrections, and record changes
• Implement recovery procedures when errors occur, documenting causes and preventative actions
• Liaise with tooling and equipment suppliers to resolve persistent issues
• Manage shop-floor consumables and spares to support production teams
• Conduct audits on operator TPMs to ensure equipment care and quality standards are met
• Collaborate with Production Engineers on SOPs, TPMs, risk assessments, and training records
• Support new part introductions and engineering change validations for CNC machining
• Perform CNC ISO programming (Fanuc) both online and offline, including Renishaw macro programming
• Identify waste and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar CNC technical support role
• Skilled in operating, programming, and recovery systems for CNC machining centres
• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds and speeds, material handling, and coolant specification for H&S and environmental compliance
• Experience with Fanuc CNC ISO programming
• Renishaw programming knowledge desirable
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset