CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer - £40,000 - £50,000 - Chelmsford

Chelmsford-based aerospace engineering manufacturer. Hermle and DMG MORI machines. Micron-level tolerances. Sound like your kind of shop?

This is a hands-on, production-focused role for a CNC Programmer who can independently program, set up, and run 5-axis milling operations, producing aerospace-grade components from day one.

This is a shop-floor role first, you'll be programming, proving out toolpaths, and machining precision parts, with a focus on efficiency, quality, and problem-solving.

Key responsibilities:

• Independently program 5-axis milling machines for aerospace and high-precision components
• Set up jobs, select tooling, fixtures, speeds, and feeds
• Prove out programs and troubleshoot machining issues on the shop floor
• Maintain high-quality standards with micron-level tolerances
• Improve processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Must have:

• Strong hands-on experience programming 5-axis milling machines (DMG MORI, Hermle, or equivalent)
• Confident in independently setting up and running jobs
• Solid understanding of metrology, GD&T, and high-precision machining

Nice to have:

• Offline programming experience (NX, Mastercam, Fusion 360)
• Previous experience with aerospace or highly precise components

Package & Benefits:

• £40,000 - £50,000 base salary
• Leading medical plan
• Life insurance
• 28 days annual leave
• Sabbatical leave
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity & adoption)
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (no shifts, no weekends)

If you're a self-starting CNC Programmer who thrives in a precision engineering environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV.

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