CNC Machinist jobs in the UK

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

3458 live cnc machinist roles

CNC Setter/Operator

Tyne and Wear

£31,600–£57,611

We are recruiting an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join an established engineering and manufacturing business.

Construction Permanent
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CNC Machinist

Tyne & Wear

£16–£18/hr

About the Role We are looking for skilled CNC Machinists to ensure the safe, day-to-day running of allocated machines and achieve manufacturing…

Engineering Permanent
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CNC Machinist

North West

£15/hr

Looking for a CNC role where you can focus on machining and production without the pressure of programming or setting machines?

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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CNC Programmer

North West

£16–£19/hr

Are you a skilled CNC Programmer looking to work with advanced 5-axis machinery and challenging precision-engineered components?

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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CNC Miller

Northumberland

£37,000–£39,000

Are you a CNC Miller with programming and setting experience, looking for a secure, days-based role within a good workshop offering a friendly team…

Engineering Permanent
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CNC Turners

Essex

£18–£19/hr

Varied, interesting work: different batch sizes and a wide range of metals, including exotic/harder-to-machine materials

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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CNC Programmer

Redditch

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

Construction Permanent
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CNC Operator

Altrincham

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

Construction
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Estimator - CNC

Coventry

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An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, investor-backed machining business in the heart of the West Midlands.

Construction Permanent
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CNC Programmer/Machinist

Wymondham, Norfolk

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Our client, a leading manufacturer of precision carbon fibre components, based in Wymondham are currently seeking a CNC Programmer/Machinist to join…

Construction Full-time Permanent
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CNC Turner / CNC Machinist

Accrington

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This is an excellent opportunity for a proven CNC Turner / CNC Machinist to work with a world leader in the design and manufacture of…

Construction Permanent
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CNC Miller

Nottingham

£32,000

365 People is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in Long Eaton.

Construction Contract
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CNC Miller Programmer

Rugby

£36,000–£39,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer to join a specialist engineering business based in Rugby .

Construction Permanent
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CNC Turner Programmer

Coventry

£19–£20/hr

Are you an experienced CNC Turner who enjoys programming, setting and machining complex, precision components? Join an establi...

Construction Permanent
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CNC Miller

Havant

£18–£19/hr

Are you an experienced CNC Miller with strong programming, setting and operating skills and a keen eye for precision?

Construction Permanent
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CNC Miller

Bradford

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Our client, based on the Euroway Estate, off the M606, Bradford, is a small manufacturer and they need an experienced CNC Miller to join their…

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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