CNC Machinist jobs in the UK

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

3483 live cnc machinist roles

CNC Turner

Nottinghamshire

£30,000–£45,000

A fantastic opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner to join a global leader in advanced materials and high-performance engineered components.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
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CNC Setter

West Midlands

£500/wk

Our client based in Curdworth are looking for x 2 Permanent CNC setters for an immediate start following a successful interview.

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Programmer

West Midlands

£50,000–£68,000

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established client who is looking for experienced CNC Sliding Head Programmers to join their team.

Engineering Permanent
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Miller

Warrington

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Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector?

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Miller

York

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Our client are specialists in their industry, they are looking for a skilled CNC Miller who can program, set and operate.

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Machinist

Bath

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Morson are exclusively recruiting for CNC Machinists to work NIGHT SHIFTS on behalf of our client GKN Aerospace ( This is an exciting opportunity to…

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Router & Laser Operator

Leicester

£14.50 - £16.40 per hour depending on…

A professional trade only sign manufacturer, based in the Leicestershire area, specialising in all types of internal xwwtmva and external signage.

Manufacturing & Production
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Polishing Technician

Leicester

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. xwwtmva It is…

Manufacturing & Production
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CNC Turner/Programmer

Sheffield

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I am looking for an experienced CNC Turner/Programmer, to work for one my clients, an Innovative and Exciting Engineering company based in Barnsley.…

Manufacturing & Production Full-time
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CNC Miller

Blyth

£17.34 per hour

Our client is a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Bradford, specialising in the production of high-quality gears and…

Manufacturing & Production Full-time
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Machinist Programmer

Beeston

£20.69 per hour

If you're an Advanced CNC Machinist Programmer looking to join a forward-thinking team in a global healthcare company, we'd love to hear from you!

Manufacturing & Production
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Machinist

Burnley

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CNC Machinists £36,500 - £38,000 per annum 10% Employer Pension Contribution 27 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays!!) Days Role. Early finish Friday!

Construction
1 day ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Turner

Warwick

£17–£18/hr

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

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Milling Technician

Basingstoke

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Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and…

Manufacturing & Production Full-time
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

CNC Operator

£15/hr

Are you an experienced CNC Operator looking for a company where your skills are genuinely valued?

Manufacturing & Production Permanent
2 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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