CNC Machinist jobs in the UK

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

3449 live cnc machinist roles

CNC Supervisor

Cambridgeshire

£38,000–£40,000

Opportunity for a hands-on CNC Milling Section Supervisor to lead a machining cell in this fast expanding precision engineering business.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Mill Turn Setter

West Midlands

£48,942–£54,287

As a CNC Mill Turn Setter, you'll be responsible for setting CNC machinery to produce high-quality components for the engineering and manufacturing…

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Turners

Gloucestershire

£25–£28/hr

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact…

Manufacturing & Production Contract
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Operator

Somerset

£32,000–£35,000

My client is looking for an experienced CNC Operator to join an established precision engineering business supplying components into the aerospace…

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Machinist

Hampshire

£35,000–£38,000

My client is recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to join their busy engineering and manufacturing business.

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Cnc Operator

St Helens

£37,000–£37,500

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing in the latest CNC technology while offering long-term stability, training, and career…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Cnc Programmer

Gloucestershire

See advert for pay

Actio Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering company who are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Setter…

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Miller

Lancashire

£34,000–£36,000

Our client has been established for over 35 years and now one of the North West's leading engineering, fabrication and machining companies.

Motoring & Automotive Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Machinist

Cornwall

See advert for pay

We are partnering with a premier, rapidly growing engineering specialist operating from a brand-new, purpose-built facility in Cornwall.

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Estimator

Hampshire

£45,000–£60,000

Our client is an established precision engineering business based in Portsmouth, specialising in complex CNC machining and precision-engineered…

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Turner

Warwickshire

£17–£18/hr

Our client is a precision engineering manufacturer supplying components and assemblies to the aerospace and motorsport industries.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Turner

Greater Manchester

£21/hr

An excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner to join a well-established company. Up To 21 Per Hour, Depending on Experience.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Machinist

Oxfordshire

£35,000–£45,000

A skilled multi-axis CNC machinist is required for a rapidly expanding precision engineering company in South Oxfordshire.

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Machine Operator

Worcestershire

£18–£20/hr

We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Machine Operator to join a well-established engineering company in Bromsgrove on an ongoing temporary basis.

Engineering
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Press Brake

South Yorkshire

£42,931

4-day working week, regular overtime available and paid at a premium, opportunity for genuine career progression and development are just a few…

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Programmer Setter

Nottinghamshire

£37,000–£41,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Programmer to join a well-established and growing precision engineering business.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Cnc Machinist

Tyne & Wear

£16–£22/hr

Responsible for the safe day-to-day running of an allocated machine and to ensure that all manufacturing targets are achieved.

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Machinist

Bedfordshire

£40,000–£44,500

First Achieve is working with a global engineering manufacturer specialising in high-performance electric motors and pumps designed for use in…

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

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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