CNC Technician (Early Friday Finish)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions company in Barnsley is seeking a CNC Technician to provide technical support on CNC machines. This role involves programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining CNC processes. You will work closely with production and engineering teams to enhance efficiency and quality. The company offers competitive salary, excellent benefits including healthcare and pension, and clear career progression opportunities within a supportive culture. Ideal for candidates with a background in CNC programming and operation.

Benefits

Holiday: 25 Days

Healthcare

Pension

Life Insurance

Staff Discounts

Excellent progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC programming, operation and optimisation.
• Based in Barnsley or resides in a commutable location.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for CNC machines, programming, optimisation, troubleshooting and recovery.
• Maintain and improve CNC processes, tooling, documentation and TPM systems.
• Support continuous improvement, NPI validation and work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Deliver cost-effective solutions across the business.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC operation

CNC optimisation

Job description

CNC Technician (Early Friday Finish)

Barnsley

Salary: Up to £40,000 + Overtime + Monthly Bonuses
Holiday: 25 Days
Benefits: Healthcare, Pension, Life Insurance, Staff Discounts
Excellent progression and training opportunities.

Are you a CNC Technician looking to join a cutting‑edge manufacturer offering ongoing training, clear progression routes, state‑of‑the‑art equipment and an early Friday finish, all within a company known for excellent staff retention and genuine career development? Do you want the opportunity to join a global, family‑founded industry leader that prides itself on a close‑knit, supportive culture, world‑class engineering standards and genuine investment in its people?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward‑thinking, growing company that designs and manufactures products used in over 40 countries. With over 400 staff across multiple UK excellence centres, the business is known for its high standards, strong teamwork culture and commitment to openness, accountability and employee development. You'll benefit from structured training, skill‑based pay increases, a dedicated on‑site training centre and long‑term career progression within a thriving engineering environment.

In the role you will provide hands‑on technical support on the shop floor, ensuring CNC machines run efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards. You will support production teams with programming, recovery procedures, continuous improvements and maintenance tasks while working closely with engineers, tooling suppliers and quality teams. You will also contribute to NPI projects, improve OEE and keep all systems, SOPs, TPMs and process documentation fully up to date.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical support for CNC machines, programming, optimisation, troubleshooting and recovery.
• Maintain and improve CNC processes, tooling, documentation and TPM systems.
• Support continuous improvement, NPI validation and work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Deliver cost‑effective solutions across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC programming, operation and optimisation.
• Based in Barnsley or resides in a commutable location.

Reference Number: BBBH22934

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on your experience, qualifications and skill set.