CNC Programmer

Reference: CNCPROGRAMMER2025_1772110884

Job Role: CNC Programmer

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Egham

Shift: Day Shift

OVERALL PURPOSE:

To program, set and operate CNC Milling Machines for the production of aerospace components.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Program CNC 3, 4 & 5 Axis Milling machines online via Fanuc and Sinumerik controls
  • Program offline via EDGECAM,
  • Setting and production of first off's to ensure requirements are met and standards / tolerances are repeatable,
  • Producing machine set-up documentation,
  • Keeping abreast of cutting technology; identifying and developing new processes and striving for continuous improvement in CNC machining,
  • Liaising with management to ensure programme timescales are met or advised of potential difficulties,
  • Providing assistance to production management when required to develop and implement technical solutions to production related process issues,
  • Liaising with Engineering / Quality departments to ensure Company procedures and quality assurance is maintained at all times,
  • To ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained at all times,
  • To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe published Health and Safety procedures,

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Programming Training.
  • CNC programming, setting and operating experience (preferably in the Aerospace Industry).
  • Experience programming 3 & 4 axis machines.
  • Must be able to edit programs using Fanuc & Sinumerik controls.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring equipment.
  • To be able to work using Metric and Imperial.
  • Must have the ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment, and be able to work under pressure and to deadlines.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience with CAD/CAM Offline Programming in EDGECAM.
  • Experience programming 5 axis machines.
  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above.
  • Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent)

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on 07539 656 030 or Jemal.tawfieg@proactiveglobal.com

Why work with Proactive?

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Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£40,000.00 - £45,000.00
Per annum
GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum

Egham

Permanent

Added 26/02/2026
Reference: CNCPROGRAMMER2025_1772110884

CNC Programmer

Egham
Permanent

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