Aerospace à Grande-Bretagne

Poole, Dorset

CNC Programmer Salary: £35,000–£42,500

Got a knack for precision, a head for CAD/CAM, and an eye for detail? This CNC Programmer role might be right up your street.

We’ve been working with a well-established manufacturing business in Poole that produces large, complex composite parts and tooling for high-profile clients across the marine, defence, and aerospace sectors. They’ve been around for decades, continually investing in new tech, modern facilities, and the people who make it all happen.

You’ll be joining a friendly, tight-knit engineering team covering manufacturing from initial programming through to finished components. The company has a solid reputation for quality, teamwork, and offering real career stability within a growing, innovative environment and on the lookout for a solid CNC Programmer to join their ranks.

• Writing and editing CNC programs using CAD/CAM software (Alphacam or similar)
• Creating work instructions, drawings, and cut or pack guides for machining and manual processes
• Designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, and shop aids to support production
• Working with CNC operators to verify and refine programs, ensuring accurate, efficient machining
• Assisting with estimating and costing for new projects
• Liaising with customers and suppliers, including occasional site visits
• Identifying and implementing improvements to machining processes and workflows
• Supporting compliance with Health & Safety, quality, and environmental standards

• Minimum 2 years’ experience programming 3-axis CNC machinery (5-axis experience a big plus)
• Experience with Alphacam, Hexagon, or other major CAM software
• Confident with both 2D and 3D CAD
• Solid understanding of machining foam, wood, and textile materials
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• Great communicator who enjoys working as part of a team

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work with advanced materials and cutting-edge CNC machinery
• Long-term career growth in a stable, expanding company
• Supportive environment where good ideas and initiative are valued

If you’re an experienced CNC Programmer who wants to be part of a business that values precision, people, and progress, get in touch.

Call Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482.