Senior CNC Turner Programmer

Senior CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter – 4-Day Week

Location: Southall, West London
Salary: £45,000–£60,000 per annum (£22–£29 per hour)
OTE: £70,000–£80,000 with overtime
Hours: Monday–Thursday, Permanent Days
Overtime: Unlimited Overtime Available
Job Type: Permanent

Senior CNC Turner / Programmer – Aerospace Precision Engineering

WLD Recruitment is currently recruiting for a highly skilled CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter to join an established precision engineering company specialising in the manufacture of complex, high-tolerance components for the aerospace industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist looking to work with advanced multi-axis turning equipment, take ownership of complex machining projects and benefit from a four-day working week with excellent earning potential.

The company operates an impressive range of Doosan CNC lathes, including multi-axis, Y-axis, driven tooling and sub-spindle machinery, alongside Edgecam offline programming software.

Key Responsibilities

Programming, setting and operating multi-axis CNC lathes.

Producing complex, high-precision components for aerospace applications.

Programming using Fanuc controls and Edgecam CAD/CAM software.

Working with Y-axis, C-axis, driven tooling and sub-spindle configurations.

Creating and optimising CNC programmes, machining strategies and tooling selections.

Setting up new jobs from engineering drawings through to finished components.

Working to tight tolerances and demanding quality standards.

Carrying out first-off inspections and making adjustments where required.

Improving machining efficiency, cycle times and production processes.

Working independently on technically challenging components.

Skills & Experience Required

Extensive experience as a CNC Turner, Programmer or Programmer/Setter within precision engineering.

Strong programming knowledge of Fanuc CNC controls.

Experience with Edgecam offline programming.

Proven experience working with multi-axis CNC lathes.

Experience with driven tooling, Y-axis machining and sub-spindles would be highly advantageous.

Ability to programme, set and prove out complex components independently.

Excellent understanding of cutting tools, machining techniques and engineering drawings.

Experience working to tight tolerances within aerospace or another high-precision engineering sector.

A confident, technically capable machinist who can take ownership of complex jobs with minimal supervision.

Salary & Benefits

£45,000–£60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.

£22–£29 per hour basic rate.

£70,000–£80,000 potential annual earnings with overtime.

Unlimited overtime opportunities.

4-day working week – Monday to Thursday.

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off as standard.

Permanent day shift.

Opportunity to work with advanced multi-axis CNC turning machinery.

Established aerospace precision engineering environment.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer with strong Fanuc and multi-axis machining experience, looking for a well-paid position with a four-day working week and excellent overtime opportunities, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Dan Whitmarsh at WLD Recruitment for a confidential discussion

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