Permanent
CNC Programmer
Rubicon Recruitment
Ferndown
Posted: 05 June 2026 (5 days ago)
Closing date: 05 July 2026
Ref: 225208870
CNC Programmer | Ferndown | Up to £22 per hourAre you an experienced CNC Programmer looking for stability, structure and technically demanding work?
Do you prefer the consistency of days or the flexibility and focus of a night shift pattern?
This opportunity is open to two CNC Programmers, one on days and one on nights, within a precision-led manufacturing environment supplying Aerospace and Defence customers.This is a full-time, permanent role for a capable CNC Programmer who enjoys full ownership of programming, setting and operating CNC turning centres.Shift options available:
- Day shift: 4.5-day working week- £20ph
- Night shift: Monday to Thursday, 4-day working week- £22ph
- A full-time, permanent role with a clear and consistent shift pattern
- Choice of day shift or night shift to suit your working preference
- End-to-end responsibility from programme creation through to final inspection
- Technically demanding work producing high-integrity components for Aerospace and Defence
- A structured, organised workshop with strong 5S and HSE standards
- Autonomy in your role, supported by experienced engineering and quality teams
- Programming, setting and operating CNC turning centres to engineering drawings
- Running twin-spindle machines as part of production requirements
- Proving out programmes and making edits to optimise quality and efficiency
- Producing components to tight tolerances with consistent self-inspection
- Maintaining tooling, offsets, fixtures and machine set-ups
- Completing routine machine care and maintaining a clean, safe work area
- A minimum of 4 years’ time-served experience in CNC machining
- Proven background as a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator
- Essential experience working with twin-spindle machining centres
- Strong CNC programming knowledge, ideally Mitsubishi, with Siemens or Fanuc also considered
- Confident drawing interpretation and use of precision measuring equipment
- Sliding head experience beneficial, with Citizen M32 knowledge a significant advantage
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