CNC Programmer in Sherburn in Elmet

Location: Sherburn. Salary: £34,132 basic (£16.83 per hour) + Overtime Available. Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time.

Opportunity

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a CNC Programmer to join its busy production team. You will play a key role in supporting production operations by ensuring work is programmed accurately, efficiently and delivered to demanding deadlines. This position offers excellent long‑term career prospects with future progression opportunities as the business continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CNC programs for automated manufacturing machinery.
• Work closely with Production and CAD teams to ensure efficient workflow.
• Support production operations by resolving programming and manufacturing issues.
• Update and maintain programming records and material databases.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure production schedules and deadlines are achieved.
• Spend time in both the programming office and on the shop floor supporting operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, and production KPIs.
• Maintain up‑to‑date material and routing databases and compile accurate shift reports.
• Escalate material or design issues to the Team Leader and adhere to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Previous CNC programming experience or strong CAD experience.
• Good computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Desirable:

• Experience using SAP.
• Experience working with automated machinery.
• Manufacturing or steel industry experience.

Candidates with exceptional CNC operating experience and a strong desire to move into programming will also be considered.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday.
• Initially day shifts.
• Flexibility to move onto a double‑day shift pattern in the future.

Benefits – Career Progression

• Genuine opportunities for advancement.
• Potential future leadership opportunities within the department.
• Ongoing training and development.

Benefits – Financial & Security

• Overtime available (up to 2 hours daily plus weekend opportunities).
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Death in service cover (up to 4× salary).
• Income protection insurance.
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme.

Benefits – Health & Wellbeing

• Access to wellbeing and virtual GP services.
• Annual occupational health assessments.
• Free eye tests and contribution towards prescription glasses.
• Fully funded safety glasses where required.
• Free on‑site parking.

If you are an experienced CNC Programmer or have strong CAD programming experience and are seeking a long‑term opportunity with progression potential, we would like to hear from you.