Cnc Miller Programmer Setter Operator
CV-LibraryOL4, Lees, Borough of OldhampermanentPosted: 22 April 2026
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Location - Oldham
An established precision engineering manufacturer operating within highly regulated, safety-critical sectors is seeking an experienced CNC Miller to support ongoing production across a modern machining facility. This role is suited to a time-served machinist with strong CNC milling capability and experience working to tight tolerances on complex components.
This is a long-term contract / permanent opportunity with consistent shift patterns, competitive rates, and excellent pension and shift allowance structure.
Shift Pattern
37.5 Hours Per Week
3-shift rotation:
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06:00 – 14:00
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14:00 – 22:00
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22:00 – 06:00
35% shift allowance applies to all shifts if doing 3 shift rota
Pay & Benefits
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£17.16 – £19.75 per hour (DOE) + 35% Shift Allowance
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Pension: 10% employer / 5% employee contribution
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Breaks:
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10 minutes paid
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30 minutes unpaid
Key Responsibilities
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Setting and operating CNC milling machines producing high-precision components
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Working with Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens control systems
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Editing offsets and basic programmes at the machine
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Machining components to tight tolerances and exacting quality standards
*
Interpreting detailed engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications
*
Carrying out in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and other precision measuring equipment
*
Adhering to strict quality, safety and documentation procedures
*
Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high housekeeping standards
Candidate Requirements
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Time-served or apprenticeship-trained CNC Miller
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Strong background in precision engineering / medium-to-heavy machining
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Proven experience with Heidenhain, Fanuc and/or Siemens controls
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Confident machining complex, low-volume or bespoke components
*
Able to work independently across a rotating shift pattern
*
Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g. defence, nuclear, aerospace, power generation) highly advantageous
Location - Oldham
An established precision engineering manufacturer operating within highly regulated, safety-critical sectors is seeking an experienced CNC Miller to support ongoing production across a modern machining facility. This role is suited to a time-served machinist with strong CNC milling capability and experience working to tight tolerances on complex components.
This is a long-term contract / permanent opportunity with consistent shift patterns, competitive rates, and excellent pension and shift allowance structure.
Shift Pattern
37.5 Hours Per Week
3-shift rotation:
*
06:00 – 14:00
*
14:00 – 22:00
*
22:00 – 06:00
35% shift allowance applies to all shifts if doing 3 shift rota
Pay & Benefits
*
£17.16 – £19.75 per hour (DOE) + 35% Shift Allowance
*
25 days holiday + bank holidays
*
Pension: 10% employer / 5% employee contribution
*
Breaks:
*
10 minutes paid
*
30 minutes unpaid
Key Responsibilities
*
Setting and operating CNC milling machines producing high-precision components
*
Working with Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens control systems
*
Editing offsets and basic programmes at the machine
*
Machining components to tight tolerances and exacting quality standards
*
Interpreting detailed engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications
*
Carrying out in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and other precision measuring equipment
*
Adhering to strict quality, safety and documentation procedures
*
Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high housekeeping standards
Candidate Requirements
*
Time-served or apprenticeship-trained CNC Miller
*
Strong background in precision engineering / medium-to-heavy machining
*
Proven experience with Heidenhain, Fanuc and/or Siemens controls
*
Confident machining complex, low-volume or bespoke components
*
Able to work independently across a rotating shift pattern
*
Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g. defence, nuclear, aerospace, power generation) highly advantageous