CNC Machinist jobs in the UK

Live cnc machinist roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

3480 live cnc machinist roles

CNC Operator

Manchester

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At Job&Talent, we are recruiting for a CNC operator to work with a leading precision engineering company in Altrincham.

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Polishing Technician

East Goscote

Up to £38,500 per annum

The company is a specialist manufacturer of high-precision components, supplying advanced optical solutions to a range of industries.

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Miller

Manchester

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We are seeking an experienced CNC Miller to join our precision engineering team.

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Machinist

Canwick

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A Snapshot of Your Day Join our team as a skilled and experienced CNC Machinist, where you will set up and operate a variety of machine tools to…

Engineering
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CNC Programmer

Leicester

Up to £18.00 per hour

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

Manufacturing & Production Full-time Permanent
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CNC Miller

Leicester

Up to £18.00 per hour

Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC/Manual Turner

Manchester

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For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Machinist

Stoke on Trent

£45,000 per annum

RETAIND are recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to take a hands-on role in coordinating machining activities for an established manufacturer…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Miller Operative

Chesterfield

£34,000 - £38,000 per annum

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Miller

North Ormesby

£17.34 per hour

Our client is a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Bradford, specialising in the production of high-quality gears and…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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CNC Turner

York

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Our client are specialists in their industry, they are looking for a skilled CNC Turner who can program, set and operate.

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Machinist salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
Midlands
5 live adverts
£40,169 – £47,000 (£47,000 · 25th–75th pct)
North East (indicative)
5 live adverts
£35,075 – £60,945 (midpoint £44,606)
South East (indicative)
1 live advert
£32,000 – £43,000 (midpoint £43,000)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£34,000 – £44,000 (midpoint £39,000)
Wales (indicative)
5 live adverts
£31,500 – £55,000 (midpoint £38,420)
South West (indicative)
6 live adverts
£32,000 – £45,750 (midpoint £37,625)
North West (indicative)
1 live advert
£30,000 – £40,000 (midpoint £36,000)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£30,000 – £40,000 (midpoint £35,000)
Yorkshire (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£29,000 – £39,000 (midpoint £34,000)
Northern Ireland (indicative)
5 live adverts
£32,240 – £44,103 (midpoint £33,680)
East of England (indicative)
5 live adverts
£33,000 – £38,000 (midpoint £33,250)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. The ladder is operator → setter/operator → programmer, and each step pays: offline programming (Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain; CAM packages such as Fusion or hyperMILL) commands the top of the range. Aerospace and medical machining pay above general subcontract work, and late/night shifts typically add 15–33%.
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FAQs

What does a CNC machinist earn in the UK?

Indicatively £29,000–£44,000 permanent: operators at the lower end, setter-programmers at the top, plus shift premiums.

What lifts CNC pay the most?

Programming ability (not just setting), 5-axis experience, and aerospace or medical quality environments.

Are CNC skills in demand?

Yes. Skilled setters and programmers remain scarce across UK precision engineering, keeping pay resilient.

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