CNC Machinist jobs in the UK

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

3449 live cnc machinist roles

CNC Operator (Routing)

Dukinfield

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£14.89 - £16.06 (depending on experience), with progression through pay grades Role Overview We are seeking a skilled CNC Operator to join our team.

Construction
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CNC Setter

Braunstone

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CNC Stetter Operator Permanent, Full Time, Hours - Week 1 (Early Shift): Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00 Week 2 (Late Shift): Monday to Thursday…

Construction Permanent
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CNC Setter Operator

Bierley

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components to the highest standard on CNC lathes and will provide exceptional customer service whilst striving to keep a clean and safe working…

Construction
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CNC Turner

Radford

Up to £18.00 per hour Shift:

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is confident setting and operating CNC turning machinery and enjoys working in a quality-focused…

Construction
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CNC Turner

Huddersfield

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Bradley, Huddersfield Permanent role from day one Rotating 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm 37 1/2 week and 35 days plus holidays a year £ 16.87 up to £…

Construction Permanent
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CNC Pso

Coalville

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CNC Programmers Setters Operators – Day Shift & Afternoon shifts available (you can choose which shift you prefer)

Construction Permanent
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CNC Turner Grinder

Nottingham

From £36,000 - £37,000 per annum Hours:

Permanent About the Company We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner to join a well-established, multi-site precision engineering company…

Construction Permanent
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CNC Miller Programmer

Coventry

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machining something different rather than producing the same component repeatedly , this could be a role worth considering.

Construction Permanent
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Cnc Programmer

West Kensington

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Hammersmith, London Job Type: Long-Term Contract Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 15:00 Friday: 07:00 – 12:00 Optional night shifts available Pay…

Construction
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CNC Manager

Birmingham

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We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance function within a busy manufacturing environment.

Engineering Full-time Permanent
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CNC Machinist

Liss

£18–£21/hr

Join a well-established specialist engineering business producing high-quality components for the automotive sector.

Construction Permanent
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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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