Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd
CNC Miller

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CNC Miller Programmer, Setter & Operator
Shift: 4 on 4 off (07:30-18:00) OR Monday-Friday
Overtime: Paid at Time & Half
Contek Recruitment are representing an established and versatile sub-contract engineering business with around 30 employees, manufacturing a wide variety of components and fabrications for customers across multiple industries.
This is a genuinely varied machining environment where no two days are the same. The business specialises in small batch production, one-off components and larger bespoke work, rather than repetitive high-volume production.
We are looking for an experienced CNC Miller who can programme, set and operate. This is not a role for someone who only wants to set or operate machines you will need to be confident programming jobs from drawings through to completed components.
The Role
- Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machinery from start to finish
- Working from engineering drawings to produce accurate components
- Programming using OneCNC CAM (Or other similar packages)
- Selecting appropriate tooling, workholding and machining strategies
- Setting machines and proving out programmes
- Producing small batches, one-offs and bespoke components
- Working on a wide variety of component sizes and materials
- Inspecting your own work to ensure components meet drawing and customer specifications
- Working within a flexible sub-contract environment where priorities and jobs can change regularly
- Taking ownership of jobs from programming through to completion
- Working with both standard-sized components and large-scale machining projects
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CNC Machinery
The machine shop includes a varied range of CNC milling equipment, including:
- 5m Soraluce travelling column machine 3+2 machining
- 3m Ibarmia ZVH 45 travelling column machine
- XYZ 1020HD
- Doosan 3-axis
- Siemens and Heidenhain CNC controls
All machines are programmed using OneCNC CAM, with individual programming licences available for each machine.
About You
We are looking for a genuinely skilled CNC Miller with strong machining experience and the ability to work independently.
You should have:
- Proven experience as a CNC Miller
- Strong programming, setting and operating experience
- Experience programming using CAM software
- Ideally experience with Siemens and/or Heidenhain controls
- The ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
- Strong knowledge of tooling, workholding and machining processes
- Experience working within a sub-contract engineering environment
- The ability to confidently work on both one-off and small-batch components
- A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
- The ability to take a job from drawing and programming through to finished component


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Experience working on large travelling-column or large-capacity milling machines would be particularly advantageous, although candidates with strong general CNC milling and programming experience will also be considered.
Working Hours & Benefits
- Choice of 4 on 4 off shift pattern (07:30-18:00), providing weekend coverage, or a standard Monday-Friday day shift
- 40 hours paid per week
- Overtime available and paid at Time & Half
- 22.5 days annual holiday
- Varied machining environment with no repetitive mass production
- Opportunity to work on both small and large-scale engineering projects
The Environment
This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller who enjoys variety and technical challenge rather than producing the same component day after day.
With a team of around 30 people and a broad customer base across multiple sectors, the company offers the chance to work on everything from small precision components through to large fabricated and machined fabrications.
If you're a CNC Miller who can program, set and operate and are looking for a role where your skills will genuinely be utilised, we'd like to hear from you.
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