CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer Location: Cambridge Pay Rate: Up to £30.00 per hour Ltd Job Type: Contract Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Our client is a well-established precision engineering…

Pay rate £25 – £30/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 27 October 2026

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CNC Programmer
Location: Cambridge
Pay Rate: Up to £30.00 per hour Ltd
Job Type: Contract

Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Our client is a well-established precision engineering company serving the Aerospace and Defence sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and steadily expanding business, producing high-precision components for demanding industries where quality and accuracy are paramount.

Key Responsibilities – CNC Programmer

Programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines.
Manufacturing precision-engineered components to tight tolerances.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
Carrying out in-process inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
Making tooling and offset adjustments as required.
Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
Working closely with the production team to meet customer deadlines. 

Essential Requirements – CNC Programmer

Proven experience as a CNC Turner.
Ability to independently programme, set and operate CNC lathes.
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
Experience machining complex components to tight tolerances.
Ability to work with minimal supervision. 

Desirable Experience – CNC Programmer

Experience with Matsuura, Haas or Doosan machines.
Knowledge of Fanuc controls.
Experience operating Twin-Spindle Lathes.
Previous experience within the Aerospace or Defence sectors. 

What's On Offer?

Up to £30.00 per hour Ltd.
Opportunity to join a growing precision engineering business.
Long-term work available.
Modern manufacturing environment.
Involvement in high-specification Aerospace and Defence projects. 

If you like the look of this CNC Programmer role, then click and apply or contact us for further information.

Georgia Harrell
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“Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.”

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