Cnc Turner Programmer - Fanuc

Workforce Recruitment and Training; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a CNC Turner Programmer/Setter/Operator for their Blackburn facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CNC programming and setting, ensuring high-quality components are produced. Responsibilities include programming CNC turning centres and optimizing production strategies. The position offers competitive pay, benefits such as 25 days holiday, and opportunities for immediate starts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free secure car parking

Cycle to work scheme

UK healthcare scheme

Company pension

Employee benefit loan scheme

Death in service benefit

Company profit share scheme

Qualifications

• Must have post-qualification experience in a technical machining environment.
• Skilled in tooling selection and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC turning centres.
• Develop and optimise tooling and turning strategies.
• Produce high-tolerance components to specifications.
• Ensure accuracy and quality in manufacturing.

Skills

Programming CNC machines

Understanding of engineering drawings

Tooling selection skills

High commitment to Health & Safety

Effective communication skills

Education

Time-served engineer

Post-qualification experience

Job description

Job Title: CNC Turner Programmer/ Setter/ Operator

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week

Night Shift: 20.45pm - 6am Monday to Thursday (35 hours)

Salary: £25ph DOE

Overtime available

Day Shift options Potentially Available

Company Overview

Our Client, established for over 40 years, is one of the North West's leading and multi‑award‑winning engineering, fabrication, and machining companies. Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced CNC Programmers/Millers to join our purpose‑built machining facility at the Blackburn site. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated and capable CNC professionals looking to progress within a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering firm.

Role Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC turning centres using Mazatrol, Fanuc or Haas controls (other controls may be considered).
• Develop and optimise tooling and turning strategies for medium to high‑volume production.
• Produce high‑tolerance components to customer and engineering specifications.
• Ensure exceptional accuracy and quality in all manufactured components.
• Work safely and efficiently in line with company Health, Safety, and Quality standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Time‑served engineer with post‑qualification experience in a technical machining environment.
• Proven ability to program.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and machining processes.
• Skilled in tooling selection, work holding methods, and cutting strategies for various materials, including exotic alloys.
• Capable of interpreting detailed drawings and producing fully conforming components.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a successful team.
• High commitment to Health & Safety and Quality standards.

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free secure car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• UK healthcare scheme
• Company pension
• Employee benefit loan scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Company profit share scheme

What Next?

If you have the experience and this sounds like the right fit, site visits are encouraged so you can meet the team and see the workshop first‑hand.

Contact: Antony Brunn on 07881 297172 or email [e-mail] to arrange a visit or for more information.

Immediate starts available!

About Us: WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in‑demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. Our Specialist Consultants have an in‑depth understanding of your skills and offer the best advice on your next step. We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.