CNC Machinist jobs in the UK

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

3480 live cnc machinist roles

CNC Programmer

Swindon

£18.50 - £20.00 per hour

Due to expansion, Next Generation are currently recruiting for an CNC Programmer - Turner to work with a leading global manufacturer who produce…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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Cnc Turner

Northampton

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Interaction Technical have partnered with a leading precision engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced CNC Turner…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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CNC Sliding Head

Nottingham

£43,000 - £47,000 per annum

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Miller

Binley

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.

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CNC Programmer

Worcester

Up to £45,000 per annum

We are recruiting an experienced CNC programmer to join a long-established precision manufacturing business based in Redditch, specialising in…

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CNC Miller Operative

Osmaston

£34,000 - £38,000 per annum

Full time, permanent, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed at interview and can be flexible) Benefits

Construction
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Cnc Machinist

London

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Barnsley £20 per hour plus benefits An exciting opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist to join an established business with an enviable…

Construction
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CNC Turners

Saffron Walden

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CNC Turner - Setter / Operator (Mazak or Fanuc) opportunities in this busy Aerospace Precision Engineering company.

Construction Permanent
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CNC Milling Shift Leader

Telford

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In particular, smoothbore weapon systems for main battle tanks in 120 mm and artillery systems in 155 mm calibre.About the roleWe are looking for an…

Engineering Permanent
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CNC Machinist

Manchester

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Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector?

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Machinist - Late Shift

Brighton and Hove

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The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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CNC Miller

Stevenage

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Opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller to join a busy machining team in this established precision engineering company.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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Cnc Programmer

Cambridge

Up to £35 per hour

Aerotron Composites is seeking an experienced 5-Axis CNC Offline Programmer for a short-term contract assignment within a specialist manufacturing…

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Turner

Leicester

£19.59 per hour

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

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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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