Location: Birkenhead
Pay: £18.00 per hour (negotiable for highly skilled candidates – up to £19.50 per hour)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Regular overtime available – paid at 1.5x hourly rate
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller Programmer/Setter to join a well-established precision engineering firm based in Birkenhead.
If you have strong experience with Hurco WinMax and Fanuc controls, and are confident using CAD/CAM software such as OneCNC and SolidWorks, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines (Hurco & Fanuc)
Creating and improving CNC programs both on-machine and offline
Machining one-off, high-precision components unaided from a drawing
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to produce high-quality components
Carrying out routine machine maintenance
Ensuring all work meets internal quality standards
Liaising with colleagues and the production team to meet deadlines and resolve issues efficiently
Essential Experience & Skills
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a CNC Miller Programmer
Strong programming skills, ideally using Hurco WinMax and Fanuc controls
Competent with CAD/CAM software, particularly OneCNC and SolidWorks
Solid mechanical knowledge and understanding of machining principles
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Qualifications
Certificate of Higher Education or equivalent preferred
Relevant technical training and/or a time-served apprenticeship in engineering or machining
What’s Next?
If you have the experience and this sounds like the right fit, site visits are encouraged so you can meet the team and see the workshop first-hand.
Contact: Antony Brunn on (phone number removed)
Email:
Immediate starts available.
About Us
WF Tech specialise in placing skilled and in-demand professionals on both a permanent and contract basis within the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors — from skilled machining personnel and specialist engineers through to supervisory and management positions.
Our specialist consultants have an in-depth understanding of your skills and provide expert guidance on your next career move. We are always searching for top talent — if you know someone suitable, why not recommend them to our professional team?
Salary description
£35000.00 - £38500.00 per year