CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer

Location: Based near Woking (commutable from Woking, Guildford, Farnborough, Bracknell)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 (flexible start/finish)

Syntech Recruitment are supporting a well-established, technology-led manufacturing business that’s looking to bring in a CNC Programmer to strengthen their machine shop team.

This is a hands-on, technically challenging role where you’ll be programming complex parts across 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines, working closely with production and quality teams to deliver right-first-time manufacturing on tight tolerances and demanding timelines.

CNC Programmer Benefits

• £45,000 – £50,000 salary (DOE)
• Monthly production bonus (linked to output)
• Private pension (5% employee / 3% employer)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical cover (post-probation)
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site gym, fitness sessions & wellbeing initiatives

CNC Programmer Duties

• Program, optimise and validate CNC programs across 3, 4 and 5-axis machines
• Develop machining strategies for complex, tight-tolerance components
• Select tooling and cutting strategies across a range of materials
• Produce setup sheets, tooling lists and full machining documentation
• Simulate and verify programs to eliminate collisions and reduce cycle times
• Support prove-outs, first-offs and production runs on the shop floor
• Troubleshoot machining issues to minimise downtime
• Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams

What they’re looking for

• Proven experience as a CAD/CAM Programmer / CNC Programmer in precision engineering
• Strong experience with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining (multi-axis essential)
• Experience machining aluminium, copper, stainless steel and exotic alloys
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, PowerMill, HyperMill, NX or similar)
• Strong understanding of tooling, cutting parameters and machining principles
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T

Why this role?

This is a proper senior-level programming role where you’ll influence machining strategy, solve complex challenges and work on high-value, precision components.

If you enjoy being the one people go to when things get tricky on the shop floor — this will suit you.

Apply now

If this sounds like something you’d be open to, please press apply today and Zachary will reach out with further details.