Cnc Programmer

Company: Syntech Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Knaphill
Job Description:

Salary: £18.50 £19.50 per hour (£38,480 £40,560 per annum) + Overtime at 1.5xLocation: Near Woking,Surrey – but based in West Byfleet for the first 6 months (commutable from Guildford, Farnborough, Camberley, Aldershot, Bracknell, Basingstoke, Leatherhead, Epsom and surrounding areas)Hours: Monday Friday, 07 30 (40 hours per week) with flexibility around start and finish timesInterview Process: One-stage interview

Syntech Recruitment are supporting a well-established Surrey-based manufacturer who are looking to add an experienced CNC Miller to their growing machine shop team. This is an excellent opportunity for a programmer, setter and operator who enjoys working on technically challenging components and wants to be part of a business that invests heavily in both equipment and staff development.

What’s In It For You?

  • £18.50 £19.50 per hour depending on experience
  • Overtime available at 1.5x basic rate
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Long-term career stability within a growing manufacturer
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Modern precision engineering environment
  • Opportunity to work on complex, high-specification components

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
  • Working with Heidenhain and Siemens control systems
  • Manufacturing precision-engineered components to tight tolerances
  • Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and GD&T specifications
  • Selecting tooling, cutting parameters and machining strategies
  • Machining a variety of materials including steels, stainless steels and exotic alloys
  • Carrying out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks
  • Troubleshooting machining issues and optimising programs where required
  • Working closely with engineering and quality teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping and safety throughout the workshop environment

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven CNC Milling experience within a precision engineering environment
  • Ability to programme, set and operate CNC milling machinery
  • Experience with Heidenhain and/or Siemens controls
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Experience machining to tight tolerances
  • Ability to use inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges
  • Experience with 3-axis and/or 5-axis machining would be highly beneficial
  • Apprenticeship, engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience preferred
  • A quality-focused approach with strong attention to detail

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Posted: June 1st, 2026