Senior CNC Miller & Programmer (5-Axis, Heidenhain)

PlanetRecruitment; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanetRecruitment is recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller/Programmer/Setter Operator in Abingdon. The role focuses on programming, setting and operating CNC mills with Heidenhain controls, including 3‑, 4‑ and 5‑axis machines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in CNC machining, capable of reading drawings, maintaining tight tolerances and contributing to continuous improvement in a modern workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Strong experience with Heidenhain controls and 5-axis milling.
• Experience machining large components to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines.
• Programming directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Setting tooling, workholding and machine parameters.
• Manufacturing large components to tight tolerances.
• Inspecting and measuring your own work to ensure right-first-time quality.
• Completing quality documentation and reports.
• Supporting and training other team members.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Skills

CNC programming

Heidenhain controls

5-axis milling

Machine setup

Quality control

Inspection equipment

Large parts handling

Education

Apprenticeship or engineering background

Tools

Doosan

Matsuura

Mazak

Fanuc

Job description

PlanetRecruitment is recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller/Programmer/Setter Operator in Abingdon. The role focuses on programming, setting and operating CNC mills with Heidenhain controls, including 3‑, 4‑ and 5‑axis machines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in CNC machining, capable of reading drawings, maintaining tight tolerances and contributing to continuous improvement in a modern workshop environment.