CNC Machinist jobs in the UK

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

3449 live cnc machinist roles

CNC Turner

Basildon

£36,000–£37,500

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled CNC Turner to join an established international manufacturer producing high-precision components…

Motoring & Automotive Permanent
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CNC Miller

West Midlands

£20–£22/hr

Our client specialises in precision engineering across a diverse range of industries and applications.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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CNC Machinist – Operator

Luton

£46,176

The Machinist will manufacture piece parts and sub-assemblies using various machine tools in accordance with laid out specifications/drawings, work…

Hybrid Manufacturing & Production Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Laser Operator

Oldbury

£14–£15/hr

We are looking for a reliable CNC Laser Machine Operator to operate and monitor CNC laser cutting machines, ensuring all products are manufactured…

Engineering Permanent
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CNC Miller

West Midlands

£18–£20/hr

An established and highly regarded precision engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced CNC Miller / PowerMill Programmer to join its…

Engineering Permanent
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CNC Operator

Heybridge

£38,000–£44,928

My client is a well-established, growing subcontract engineering company who do a variety work mostly one off’s and small batch for different…

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
NOV

CNC Machinist

Montrose

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Following a significant investment in our CNC and Weld Cladding facility, NOV is expanding its machining capability to bring more specialist repair…

Motoring & Automotive Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Miller

Andover

£16–£20/hr

Are you a CNC Miller who wants to keep developing your skills? Do you take pride in producing accurate parts and checking your own work?

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Machinist

Lowestoft

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CNC Operator Are you an experienced CNC Operator looking for an exciting new opportunity to showcase your skills?

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Mill Turn

Nottinghamshire

£43,000–£47,000

Are you an experienced CNC Mill Turn Setter Programmer looking for a fresh opportunity with a growing engineering company?

Motoring & Automotive Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Sliding Head

Nottinghamshire

£43,000–£47,000

Are you an experienced CNC Sliding Head looking for a new opportunity with excellent pay, flexible working hours and genuine career progression?

Motoring & Automotive Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Manager

West Midlands

£60,000

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

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Turner

Isleworth

£19–£21/hr

A successful large aerospace company are looking for an experienced CNC Turner, Setter, Operator to join their team.

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Turner

Markyate

£34,000–£36,000

A successful manufacture of precision nuts and bolts are looking for an experienced CNC Turner, Setter, Operator to join their team.

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Turner Operator

Leicestershire

£16/hr

A well-established precision engineering company based in Loughborough with over 40 years of experience manufacturing high-precision CNC machined…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Machinist

Hamworthy

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PRAGMA is a specialist in innovative downhole technology for the global energy industry.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Supervisor

Saint Leonards on Sea

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We're working with a well-established precision engineering business based in Hastings who are looking to strengthen their production team with an…

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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