Cnc Miller Programmer Setter Operator

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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

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