Ernest Gordon Recruitment
CNC Programmer (Sliding Head Training)
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CNC Programmer (Sliding Head Training)
CNC Programmer (Sliding Head Training)
Great Yarmouth
Up to 50,000 + Extensive Overtime + Pension + Free Parking + Sick Pay + Flexible Shifts
Are you a CNC Programmer looking to develop your skills within Sliding Head machining, joining a fast-growing engineering company manufacturing high-precision components for the Aerospace, Defence, Subsea, and High-end Engineering sectors?
Do you want to join a business that will invest in your development, provide full training on CNC Sliding Head machines, and offer long-term stability alongside overtime opportunities and progression within a supportive precision engineering environment?
On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly respected engineering company that invests heavily in its people, maintains exceptional manufacturing standards, and delivers precision-machined components to some of the UK's most demanding industries.
This role would suit a CNC Turner, CNC Setter, or CNC Programmer who is keen to learn Sliding Head machining, with experience in CNC programming or setting, and who is confident interpreting engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances within a precision engineering environment.
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In this role, the successful candidate will be trained to program, set, and operate CNC Sliding Head machines, ensuring components are manufactured accurately and efficiently while maintaining excellent quality and health & safety standards across production.
The Role:
- Training to program, set, and operate CNC Sliding Head machines
- Interpreting engineering drawings and tolerances
- Manufacturing precision components for Aerospace, Defence, Subsea, and High-end Engineering
- Maintaining high quality and health & safety standards
- Working Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
- Overtime available in the week and Saturdays paid at 1.33x in the week and 1.5x on Saturdays
The Person:
- CNC Turner, CNC Setter, or CNC Programmer background
- Keen to learn CNC Sliding Head machining
- Apprenticeship trained or previous CNC machining experience
- Strong understanding of tooling, materials, and tolerances
- Good communication skills and team-oriented attitude
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Reference Number: BBBH25324H
Keywords: CNC Sliding Head, Sliding Head Setter, CNC Programmer, CNC Turner, CNC Machinist, Precision Engineering, Aerospace, Defence, Subsea, High-end Engineering, CNC Setter, Manufacturing, Great Yarmouth
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