CNC Programmer

Company: Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

CNC Programmer – £40,000 – £50,000 – Chelmsford

Chelmsford-based aerospace engineering manufacturer. Hermle and DMG MORI machines. Micron-level tolerances. Sound like your kind of shop?

Permanent. £40,000 – £50,000 per annum. Chelmsford, Essex. On-site.

This is a hands‑on, production‑focused role for a CNC Programmer who can independently program, set up, and run 5‑axis milling operations, producing aerospace‑grade components from day one.

This is a shop‑floor role first, you’ll be programming, proving out toolpaths, and machining precision parts, with a focus on efficiency, quality, and problem‑solving.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently program 5‑axis milling machines for aerospace and high‑precision components
  • Set up jobs, select tooling, fixtures, speeds, and feeds
  • Prove out programs and troubleshoot machining issues on the shop floor
  • Maintain high‑quality standards with micron‑level tolerances
  • Improve processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Must Have

  • Strong hands‑on experience programming 5‑axis milling machines (DMG MORI, Hermle, or equivalent)
  • Confident in independently setting up and running jobs
  • Solid understanding of metrology, GD&T, and high‑precision machining

Nice To Have

  • Offline programming experience (NX, Mastercam, Fusion 360)
  • Previous experience with aerospace or highly precise components

Package & Benefits

  • £40,000 – £50,000 base salary
  • Leading medical plan
  • Life insurance
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity & adoption)
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (no shifts, no weekends)

If you’re a self‑starting CNC Programmer who thrives in a precision engineering environment, I’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026