CNC Programmer

Salary: £40000.00 - £42000.00 per annum

Southam, Warwickshire
Construction Supplies and Product Manufacturing
Permanent

Are you a CNC Programmer / Setter with experience of HAAS machinery? If so, please read on.

Join a high-precision engineering team that partners with global clients and delivers critical components to exacting standards. We’re seeking an experienced CNC CAM 5 Axis Programmer / Setter to support programming, setup, and production across milling operations – working primarily with HAAS machinery and SolidCAM.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a clean, well-organised machine shop environment, with a company that values continuous improvement, training, and teamwork.

Benefits:

Salary up to £42,000
Private medical insurance after 6 month probationary
Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer
Location: Southam
Holiday: 31 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
Monday to Thursday – 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm
Clean and professional working environment
Opportunities to train and visit parent facilities in Switzerland
Team-focused culture with clear progression and support

Key Responsibilities:

Programme 5 Axis CNC milling machines using CAD CAM software (ideally SolidCAM)
Set up and operate CNC machines when required, including proving out programs and running low volume production
Supervise CNC operators, delegate tasks, and support their development
Work to detailed engineering drawings, maintaining a “right-first-time” standard
Support production planning and scheduling, ensuring component availability for assembly requirements
Recommend improvements to tooling, setups, and machining processes to enhance productivity
Coordinate material and tooling requirements, and manage associated paperwork and data entry using Sage 200
Ensure housekeeping, safety, and quality standards are maintained in line with ISO9001:2015

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar programming and machining role
Proficient in 5 Axis CNC programming – HAAS experience highly desirable
CAD CAM proficiency (SolidCAM preferred – others considered)
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
Comfortable working with a range of materials (aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel)
Knowledge of cavity and custom form tooling
Familiar with goods inwards inspection, use of gauges, and ISO9001:2015 quality procedures
Sage 200 or similar ERP system experience
HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering – desirable
Experience quoting machining times and component costing
Commercial awareness and confident communication with suppliers and customers