Cnc Miller Programmer Setter Operator

A5 Recruitment

CNC Miller

Location - Oldham

An established precision engineering manufacturer operating within highly regulated, safety-critical sectors is seeking an experienced CNC Miller to support ongoing production across a modern machining facility. This role is suited to a time-served machinist with strong CNC milling capability and experience working to tight tolerances on complex components.

This is a long-term contract / permanent opportunity with consistent shift patterns, competitive rates, and excellent pension and shift allowance structure.

Shift Pattern

37.5 Hours Per Week

3-shift rotation:

  • 06:00 – 14:00

  • 14:00 – 22:00

  • 22:00 – 06:00

35% shift allowance applies to all shifts if doing 3 shift rota

Pay & Benefits

  • £17.16 – £19.75 per hour (DOE) + 35% Shift Allowance

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Pension: 10% employer / 5% employee contribution

  • Breaks:

    • 10 minutes paid

    • 30 minutes unpaid

Key Responsibilities

  • Setting and operating CNC milling machines producing high-precision components

  • Working with Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens control systems

  • Editing offsets and basic programmes at the machine

  • Machining components to tight tolerances and exacting quality standards

  • Interpreting detailed engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications

  • Carrying out in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and other precision measuring equipment

  • Adhering to strict quality, safety and documentation procedures

  • Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high housekeeping standards

Candidate Requirements

  • Time-served or apprenticeship-trained CNC Miller

  • Strong background in precision engineering / medium-to-heavy machining

  • Proven experience with Heidenhain, Fanuc and/or Siemens controls

  • Confident machining complex, low-volume or bespoke components

  • Able to work independently across a rotating shift pattern

  • Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g. defence, nuclear, aerospace, power generation) highly advantageous

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