Cnc Turner

Ross Frank; Greenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Overtime paid at 1.5x

CAD/CAM training after probation

Career progression opportunities

Modern, clean machine shop

Job summary

Ross Frank is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer Setter Operator to join a modern precision engineering facility in the UK. You will program, set and operate a variety of turning centres, delivering prototype through production components with high precision.

The role offers a generous night shift premium, strong overtime, and opportunities for CAD/CAM training after probation, with long-term career progression in a state-of-the-art, AS9100-style environment.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC turning centres.
• Live tooling and Fanuc control experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn CAD/CAM and take ownership of jobs from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC turning centres for prototypes to production.
• Take ownership of jobs from start to finish with accuracy.
• Work with a range of materials and adapt to different batch sizes.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setting

CNC turning

Live tooling

Fanuc controls

CAD/CAM

Tools

Fanuc controls

CAD/CAM software

Job description

CNC Programmer Setter Operator (Multi-Axis Turning / Mill-Turn)

Up to £75,000 OTE

Generous Night Shift Premium

Monday-Thursday | 4-Day Working Week | 40 Hours

State-of-the-Art CNC Machinery | CAD/CAM Training | Flexible Hours

Looking for more than just another CNC job?

I’m recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s most modern precision engineering companies who have invested over £12 million into the latest CNC technology and continue to grow year after year. Operating from a fully air-conditioned, 24/7 manufacturing facility, they produce complex precision components for sectors including Aerospace, Defence, and Formula One, working to AS9100 standards.

The Role

You’ll be programming, setting and operating a variety of modern CNC turning centres, producing high precision components from prototype through to production.

This isn’t simply loading parts. You’ll be trained then trusted to take ownership of jobs from start to finish.

Machines include

• Multi-Axis CNC Turning Centres
• Twin Spindle Lathes
• Sub-Spindle Machines
• Mill-Turn Centres
• Horizontal & Vertical Turning Centres

You’ll machine an impressive range of materials including: Every day is different, with it mainly being prototype / low batch work.

What they’re looking for

CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator on at least any of the following machines

• Multi-Axis lathes
• Twin Spindle lathes
• Sub Spindle lathes
• Mill Turn centres

Live Tooling, Fanuc Controls and long hand programming would be advantageous. Other controls considered if you’re willing to learn.

Why people join

• Modern, exceptionally clean machine shop
• £12m invested in CNC technology
• Excellent overtime available
• Generous night shift premium
• Genuine long-term career progression
• Ongoing investment into staff
• Sent to CAD/CAM course training after probation
• Stable business with an excellent reputation
• Friendly engineering team
• High value, technically challenging work

Working Hours

• 40 hours over Monday-Thursday
• Flexible start between approximately 3pm and 6pm, finishing around 1am-4am depending on agreed shift.

Salary

• Highly competitive hourly rate
• Generous night shift premium
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Basic salary up to £75,000

What makes this role different?

Most companies expect experienced programmers but offer very little development, and no progression. This business actively invests in its engineers.

If you’re already a strong CNC Turner that wants to expand your programming capability through CAD/CAM whilst working on some of the most modern CNC machinery available, this is an opportunity worth exploring.