CNC Offline Programmer
Location: Stroud
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 DOE
Shift Pattern: Day Shift
Are you an experienced CNC Offline Programmer looking to join a modern engineering business working with advanced machining technology?
Do you have strong CNC Milling programming experience and knowledge of Edgecam software? Are you looking for a well-paid fixed-term opportunity within a stable and highly respected manufacturing environment?
Our client, a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Stroud, is currently looking to recruit a skilled CNC Offline Programmer to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern machining environment programming complex components across both horizontal and vertical CNC milling machines, as well as CNC turn-mill machines.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production efficiency, optimising machining processes, and ensuring high-quality output across the machine shop.
Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Quarterly bonus scheme if company targets are achieved
- Free on-site parking
- Christmas shutdown
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (convertible to hours)
- Pension Scheme (5% employee / 7% employer contribution)
- Life Assurance (3x basic salary)
- Paycare Health Cash Plan (shareable with spouse/partner)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Independent Financial Advisors quarterly
- Peer-to-Peer Nomination Scheme
- Sickness & Absence Support
- Free eye tests for eligible employees
- Modern manufacturing environment
Role Responsibilities
- Creating and optimising offline CNC programs using Edgecam
- Supporting CNC Milling operations across horizontal and vertical machining centres
- Programming CNC turn-mill machines for complex precision components
- Using Vericut software for program verification and simulation
- Supporting production teams with tooling, process improvements, and technical problem solving
- Reducing cycle times and improving machining efficiency where possible
- Working closely with engineering and production teams to ensure quality and delivery targets are met
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with engineering drawings and specifications
The Person
- Previous experience as a CNC Offline Programmer within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment is essential
- Strong experience using Edgecam software is essential
- Previous CNC Milling programming experience is essential
- Experience with Vericut software would be advantageous
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
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