Cnc Miller Programmer Setter Operator

CNC Miller – Oldham

A5 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

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 permanent opportunity with consistent shift patterns, competitive rates, and excellent pension and shift allowance structure.

Shift Pattern
3 Shift Rotation OR Double Days available.
Note – Shift Allowance between 21%–35%

Benefits

• £17.16 – £19.75 per hour (DOE) + Shift Allowance between 21%–35%
• 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

• You must have the legal right to work in the UK
• 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

No fees are charged to candidates at any stage of the recruitment process.