Job title: CNC Machinist
Sub-Industry: CNC
Salary: negotiable
Location: Coventry, UK
Job published: 12-12-2025
Job ID: 40201

Job Description

CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator Milling

Coventry | £18£20/hour | Days | Full-Time | Permanent

 

Are you an experienced CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator who thrives on small batch and prototype work? Want to work on interesting, varied projects in a modern machine shop with proper pay and plenty of overtime? This could be the role youve been waiting for.

Were working with a respected sub-contract machining company based in Coventry, known for producing complex, high-quality components for industries including automotive, aerospace, defence, and scientific equipment. Youll be joining a tight-knit, experienced team where skill, initiative and quality come first.


Whats on Offer:

  • Hourly Rate: £18.00 £20.00 (depending on experience)
  • Hours:
    • Monday to Thursday: 07:30 16:30
    • Friday: 07:30 12:30 (early finish!)
  • Overtime: Regularly available, paid at enhanced rates
  • Contract: Full-time, permanent
  • Environment: Modern, well-equipped machine shop with varied and challenging work


CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator Duties:

  • Programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines (Fanuc control)
  • Producing small batch and one-off prototype parts for multiple industries
  • Programming using Powermill, with flexibility for other CAD/CAM or offline programming software
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specs
  • Working to tight tolerances, ensuring quality throughout the process
  • Contributing to continuous improvement and supporting fellow machinists
  • Quality checks

 

Ideal Experience:

  • Proven experience as a CNC Miller, CNC Programmer, or CNC Machinist
  • Confident programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
  • Experience with Fanuc controls, or similar
  • Familiar with Powermill, though other CAD/CAM software also considered (Fusion 360, MasterCAM, EdgeCAM etc.)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail
  • Comfortable with one-off or low volume, precision parts

 

 

Why Apply?

  • Competitive hourly rate with strong earning potential
  • Work on complex, interesting components that keep the job varied
  • Join a growing sub-contract business with a reputation for quality
  • Supportive workshop environment
  • Regular overtime and an early finish every Friday

 

Not Quite Right?

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