CNC Machinist jobs in the UK

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

3480 live cnc machinist roles

CNC Machine Operator

Rochford

£30,000–£40,000

An aerospace engineering manufacturer based in Southend-on-Sea is looking to recruit an experienced CNC Machine Operator to join their production…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Programmer Operator

Willenhall

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Our client is seeking for an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator to join their precision manufacturing company, based in Willenhall.

Motoring & Automotive Permanent
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CNC Operator

Lancashire

£28,000–£31,000

We are recruiting for a CNC Operator to join an established precision engineering and manufacturing team.

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Turner

Leicestershire

£20/hr

A well-established precision engineering company based in Leicester, specialising in the manufacture of high-quality components for the motorsport…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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CNC Operator

Lancashire

£31,500–£33,500

Our Client, a leading global and manufacturing organisation, are looking for a motivated and reliable CNC Operative/ Production Operative to join…

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Grinder

Ferndown

£35,000

You'll be trusted to hold precision to a tighter standard than most, working on air bearing products where the tolerances genuinely matter.

Engineering Permanent
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CNC Miller

£45,000–£48,000

We're recruiting for an established precision engineering business, investing heavily in advanced Mazak technology.

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Cnc Machinist

City and Borough of Salford

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Bodhi Bespoke is looking for an experienced Woodworking Machinist / CNC Machinist to join our new bespoke joinery workshop in Monton, Greater…

Manufacturing & Production Part-time
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Turner

Greater Manchester

£45,000–£50,000

Due to a large increase in workload, we are currently recruiting a number of CNC Turners to join our prestigious client near Oldham on a permanent…

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Miller

Worcestershire

£33,000–£35,000

We are currently recruiting for a CNC Miller to join a busy and well-established manufacturing business.

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Operative

Kent

£28,000–£32,000

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, forward-thinking precision engineering manufacturer with decades of industry experience, a…

Engineering Permanent
4 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

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…

Manufacturing & Production
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Programmer

Holt End

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…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Estimator

Fratton

Up to £60,000 DOE

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

Construction Permanent
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CNC Machinist

Hockley

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Aerospace Manufacturing 4-Day Week Full Training on Centreless Grinding Are you a skilled CNC Machinist looking to develop your career within a…

Accountancy, Finance & Banking Permanent
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Programmer

Charing Cross

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You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Accountancy, Finance & Banking Permanent
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CNC Miller

Foleshill

Up to £18.00 per hour

An established engineering and manufacturing business is looking to strengthen its production team with experienced CNC Miller setter/operators.

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Miller

East Bowling

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If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
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CNC Polishing Technician

Charing Cross

Up to £38,500 per annum

The company is a specialist manufacturer of high-precision components, supplying advanced optical solutions to a range of industries.

Accountancy, Finance & Banking
3 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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