Job Description
CNC Programmer
Location: Sherburn
Salary: £34,132 basic (£16.83 per hour) + Overtime Available
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
The Opportunity
A leading manufacturing business is seeking a CNC Programmer to join its busy production team. Working within a specialist programming department, you'll play a key role in supporting production operations, ensuring work is programmed accurately, efficiently and delivered to demanding deadlines.
This position offers excellent long-term career prospects, with future progression opportunities available as the business continues to grow.
The Role
- 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
- Assist in identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve manufacturing efficiency
- Ensure production schedules and deadlines are achieved
- Spend time both in the programming office and on the shop floor supporting operations
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing facility
About You
We are interested in candidates who have:
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
Financial & Security Benefits
- Overtime available (up to 2 hours daily plus weekend opportunities)
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Death in Service cover (up to 4x salary)
- Income Protection Insurance
- Enhanced company sick pay scheme
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 onsite parking
Apply Now
If you're an experienced CNC Programmer or have strong CAD programming experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with progression potential, we'd like to hear from you.
About the role:
As part of our CNC Programming team, and reporting to the Programming Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting multiple business units within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working at the heart of operations, you’ll collaborate closely with both Production and CAD teams to ensure all work is accurately programmed, efficiently scheduled, and delivered to meet tight deadlines.
This is a role where continuous improvement is key. You’ll take the lead in identifying ways to reduce scrap and waste within programming software, while driving smarter, more efficient processes that enhance overall performance.
Alongside your programming responsibilities, you’ll also be involved in the cutting and pressing of components within automated systems—helping to maintain high-quality standards and ensure consistent, reliable output across the business.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensuring Company policies, Health and Safety standards are adhered to.
- Ensure compliance to the schedule, maximise output and effective use of materials Maintaining the required programming records.
- The Material database for programmed jobs is up to date.
- Machine Routings document is updated with the jobs you have programmed specified in project launches.
- Shift reports are accurately compiled.
- All tasks are completed within set time constraints.
- Work alongside the Team Leader and Production
on their main Production KPI’s.
- OTIF
- Material Variance
- Labour Variance
- Most efficient route of manufacture
Escalate any material issues including shortages.
- Escalate any design issues outside of standard product to your Team Leader Adhering to tight deadlines.
- Team/Product development and improvement.
Requirements:
You don’t need to tick every box - enthusiasm, reliability and the right attitude matter just as much :
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Numeracy and attention to detail.
- Previous experience of CNC Programming.( desirable but not essential)
- Ability to use computers to a good standard.
- Suitable SAP knowledge.
- Operated automated machinery
For a full copy of the job description, please contact a member of the HR team.
