Job Description:

CNC Miller – Programmer, Setter & Operator
Shift:   4 on 4 off (07:30–18:00) OR Monday–Friday
Overtime: Paid at Time & Half

Contek Recruitment are representing an established and versatile sub-contract engineering business with around 30 employees, manufacturing a wide variety of components and fabrications for customers across multiple industries.

This is a genuinely varied machining environment where no two days are the same. The business specialises in small batch production, one-off components and larger bespoke work, rather than repetitive high-volume production.

We are looking for an experienced CNC Miller who can programme, set and operate. This is not a role for someone who only wants to set or operate machines — you will need to be confident programming jobs from drawings through to completed components.

The Role

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery from start to finish
• Working from engineering drawings to produce accurate components
• Programming using OneCNC CAM (Or other similar packages)
• Selecting appropriate tooling, workholding and machining strategies
• Setting machines and proving out programmes
• Producing small batches, one-offs and bespoke components
• Working on a wide variety of component sizes and materials
• Inspecting your own work to ensure components meet drawing and customer specifications
• Working within a flexible sub-contract environment where priorities and jobs can change regularly
• Taking ownership of jobs from programming through to completion
• Working with both standard-sized components and large-scale machining projects

CNC Machinery

The machine shop includes a varied range of CNC milling equipment, including:

• 5m Soraluce travelling column machine – 3+2 machining
• 3m Ibarmia ZVH 45 travelling column machine
• XYZ 1020HD
• Doosan 3-axis
• Siemens and Heidenhain CNC controls

All machines are programmed using OneCNC CAM, with individual programming licences available for each machine.

About You

We are looking for a genuinely skilled CNC Miller with strong machining experience and the ability to work independently.

You should have:

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller
• Strong programming, setting and operating experience
• Experience programming using CAM software
• Ideally experience with Siemens and/or Heidenhain controls
• The ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Strong knowledge of tooling, workholding and machining processes
• Experience working within a sub-contract engineering environment
• The ability to confidently work on both one-off and small-batch components
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to take a job from drawing and programming through to finished component

Experience working on large travelling-column or large-capacity milling machines would be particularly advantageous, although candidates with strong general CNC milling and programming experience will also be considered.

Working Hours & Benefits

- Choice of 4 on 4 off shift pattern (07:30–18:00), providing weekend coverage, or a standard Monday–Friday day shift

- 40 hours paid per week

- Overtime available and paid at Time & Half

- 22.5 days annual holiday

- Varied machining environment with no repetitive mass production

- Opportunity to work on both small and large-scale engineering projects

The Environment

This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller who enjoys variety and technical challenge rather than producing the same component day after day.

With a team of around 30 people and a broad customer base across multiple sectors, the company offers the chance to work on everything from small precision components through to large fabricated and machined fabrications.

If you're a CNC Miller who can program, set and operate and are looking for a role where your skills will genuinely be utilised, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now to discuss the role in more detail.