Job Title: CNC Miller Programmer – Heidenhain

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Bury

Salary:Up to £21.00 per hour DOE (depending on experience and skill level)

Working Hours

4-Day Working Week

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am – 3:30pm
• Paid for 39 hours per week.
• Employees can either take their paid 15-minute tea break each day or work through it.
• Friday overtime available until 12:00pm, paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.
• Additional overtime is available and paid at 1.5x.

The Company

Based in Bury, our client is a well-established precision engineering company specialising in the manufacture of high-quality, one-off bespoke machined components for a wide range of industries. They are known for investing in modern machinery, maintaining exceptionally high quality standards and providing a stable, supportive working environment with opportunities to work on varied and technically challenging projects.

 Key Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls.
• Machine one-off bespoke components, including large fabricated and framework parts up to 4–5 metres in length.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Produce high-quality precision components to fine tolerances.
• Inspect finished components using standard measuring equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the engineering team.
• Support production requirements, including overtime when required.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience machining one-off bespoke components and large fabrications is highly desirable.
• Experience using standard inspection equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• A strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A reliable, professional and self-motivated attitude.
• An engineering apprenticeship is desirable, although relevant experience is the overriding factor.

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay – up to £21.00 per hour for highly skilled candidates.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday).
• Paid 39-hour week.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
• Free on-site parking.
• On-site canteen facilities.

WHAT NEXT?

Have you the experience? The company welcomes a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment, and the people you will work with!

If you would like to speak to someone about booking a site visit, please contact Antony Brunn on 07881297172 for more information or send an email to abrunn@wftech.co.uk

Immediate starts are available!

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