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Permanent

CNC Miller, Programmer, Setter Operator

Planet Recruitment
Abingdon
money-bag £20 - £23/hour
Posted: 09 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 07 November 2026
Ref: 225704973

CNC Miller / Programmer / Setter Operator

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary: -20.00 - -23.00 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller / Programmer / Setter Operator to join a well-established engineering business based in Abingdon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC professional with strong Heidenhain experience and a background in 3, 4 and 5-axis milling. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines, producing high-quality components to tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
  • Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines
  • Programming directly at the machine using Heidenhain controls
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Setting tooling, workholding and machine parameters
  • Manufacturing large components to tight tolerances
  • Inspecting and measuring your own work to ensure right-first-time quality
  • Completing quality documentation and reports
  • Supporting and training other members of the team where required
  • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

Requirements:

  • Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
  • Strong experience with Heidenhain controls
  • Experience with 5-axis milling
  • Ideally 5+ years'' experience within CNC machining
  • Experience machining large components, up to approximately 2.5 metres
  • Ability to work to tight tolerances
  • Confident reading engineering drawings
  • Good understanding of inspection and measurement equipment
  • Experience with Doosan, Matsuura or Mazak machines would be advantageous
  • Fanuc experience would be beneficial but is not essential
  • Apprenticeship or relevant engineering background preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently

The Company:

The business operates within specialist industries including medical, semiconductor, nuclear and scientific engineering. The workshop is professional, well organised and equipped with modern CNC machinery, laser technology and CMM inspection equipment.

You will be joining a supportive team where quality, safety and continuous improvement are highly valued.

If you are an experienced CNC Miller looking for a new opportunity in the Abingdon area, we would be keen to hear from you.

Call Adam or Scott on (phone number removed) for more information or to apply.

INDENG

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person''s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

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