CNC Miller (Programmer / Setter / Operator) – Up to £20p/h
Dorset
Competitive Salary (DOE)
Flexible 4-Day Working Week (Monday–Thursday)
Contek Recruitment Solutions are currently working with a small, well-established precision engineering company to recruit an experienced CNC Miller. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit machine shop of around six skilled engineers, where quality, precision and craftsmanship are central to everything they produce.
The company operates within a sub-contract precision engineering environment, manufacturing high-precision components across a variety of industries. Their work focuses on producing complex parts to exacting standards and tight tolerances, with quality and reliability at the core of their manufacturing processes.
The Role
As a CNC Miller, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines, working on a range of precision components from drawings and CAD data.
You will be working predominantly on 3-axis to 5-axis CNC milling machines with Heidenhain controls, producing low to medium batch work typical of a sub-contract machining environment.
This is a hands-on role within a small team, where individuals take ownership of their work and contribute to maintaining high standards of machining and quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines (3–5 axis)
* Working with Heidenhain controls
* Producing precision machined components to tight tolerances
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
* Selecting tooling, offsets and machining strategies
* Conducting in-process inspection and quality checks
* Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high machining standards
Experience Required
* Proven experience as a CNC Miller (Programmer / Setter / Operator)
* Strong experience with Heidenhain control systems
* Experience machining complex components in a sub-contract precision environment
* Ability to work from engineering drawings independently
* Strong understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds and machining strategies
Desirable (not essential):
* CAD/CAM programming experience (ideally Mastercam)
Working Hours
This role offers a flexible 4-day working week:
Monday – Thursday
Typical working window: 6:30am – 5:30pm (flexible within this period)
This structure offers an excellent work-life balance with every Friday off