CNC Programmer Location: Halesowen, West Midlands Contract: Permanent, Full‑time Shifts: Monday-Friday, rotating 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00 Pay: £17.07 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance) About the Role An established heavy‑engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join its modern machine shop. The business operates a full in‑house capability from forging and heat treatment through to finish machining, working on large, high‑integrity components for critical industrial sectors. This role would suit someone with strong CNC programming and setting experience on large components, who is comfortable working to tight tolerances in a safety‑critical environment. Key Responsibilities Create, edit and optimise CNC programs for turning, milling and/or boring operations on large components Program, set and prove out jobs from engineering drawings and technical specifications Select appropriate tooling, workholding, fixtures and cutting parameters Carry out first‑off inspections, in‑process checks and complete production documentation Optimise machining processes to improve cycle times, tool life and overall efficiency Work closely with engineering, quality and production teams to achieve right‑first‑time manufacture Maintain high standards of housekeeping, machine care and compliance with health & safety requirements Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven CNC programming experience within a machining or heavy‑engineering environment Experience working with large components and/or complex, high‑value parts Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T Hands‑on experience with CNC turning, milling or boring machines Confidence carrying out dimensional inspection using precision measuring equipment Ability to work rotating shifts in a fast‑paced manufacturing environmentDesirable Experience with Fanuc or Heidenhain controls CAD/CAM programming experience Knowledge of 3‑axis and/or 5‑axis machining Background in forged, cast or heavy steel components Qualifications Time‑served apprenticeship in CNC Machining or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent) NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC preferred What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate of £17.07 (inclusive of shift allowance) Stable Monday-Friday rotating shifts (no weekends) Long‑term, permanent position Opportunity to programme and machine large, technically challenging components Supportive engineering environment with ongoing investment in machinery and processes Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website