Senior CNC Engineer

Butler Rose Ltd; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Senior CNC Engineer to join their growing team in Carnforth. This position involves creating and fine-tuning CNC programs, mentoring the CNC team, and ensuring high standards of quality control. Required qualifications include a minimum of 5 years CNC programming experience, knowledge of CAD and SolidWorks, and proven leadership capabilities. The role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £48,000 and various perks including private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ CNC programming experience in a wood-based manufacturing setting.
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience within a production team.
• A sharp eye for detail with a genuine commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Create, test, and fine-tune advanced CNC programs for wood-based products.
• Mentor and guide the CNC team, driving high standards.
• Maintain rigorous quality control, ensuring every output meets standards.

Skills

CNC programming experience

Knowledge of CAD

SolidWorks

G-code programming

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in CNC programming, manufacturing, or engineering

Job description

Senior CNC Engineer - Join a Business on the Rise

Are you ready to take the next step in your CNC career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving manufacturing business on the outskirts of Carnforth that is experiencing an exciting, sustained period of growth. With major investment in people, processes, and technology, there's never been a better time to get on board.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create, test, and fine‑tune advanced CNC programs for wood‑based products, ensuring top‑level accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor and guide the CNC team, driving high standards and continuous improvement.
• Translate design concepts into production‑ready drawings and machine‑readable models.
• Maintain rigorous quality control, ensuring every output meets exacting standards.
• Resolve machine or programming issues quickly to minimise downtime.
• Identify workflow improvements while coordinating machine upkeep to keep production running smoothly.
• Champion health and safety across the team, creating a safe and well‑organised environment.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years’ CNC programming experience in a wood‑based manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of CAD, SolidWorks, and G‑code programming.
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience within a production team.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• A sharp eye for detail with a genuine commitment to quality.

Relevant qualifications (or equivalent experience) in CNC programming, manufacturing, or engineering is a necessity.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary: £40,000 to £48,000 per annum DOE.
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free on‑site parking

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to join a business on a growth journey, where your expertise will directly shape the future of its CNC capability.

To apply or find out more, apply today! The client is ready to interview as quickly as this week!

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.