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
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Programming, setting and operating multi-axis CNC lathes.
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Producing complex, high-precision components for aerospace applications.
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Programming using Fanuc controls and Edgecam CAD/CAM software.
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Working with Y-axis, C-axis, driven tooling and sub-spindle configurations.
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Creating and optimising CNC programmes, machining strategies and tooling selections.
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Setting up new jobs from engineering drawings through to finished components.
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Working to tight tolerances and demanding quality standards.
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Carrying out first-off inspections and making adjustments where required.
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Improving machining efficiency, cycle times and production processes.
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Working independently on technically challenging components.
Skills & Experience Required
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Extensive experience as a CNC Turner, Programmer or Programmer/Setter within precision engineering.
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Strong programming knowledge of Fanuc CNC controls.
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Experience with Edgecam offline programming.
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Proven experience working with multi-axis CNC lathes.
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Experience with driven tooling, Y-axis machining and sub-spindles would be highly advantageous.
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Ability to programme, set and prove out complex components independently.
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Excellent understanding of cutting tools, machining techniques and engineering drawings.
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Experience working to tight tolerances within aerospace or another high-precision engineering sector.
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A confident, technically capable machinist who can take ownership of complex jobs with minimal supervision.
Salary & Benefits
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£45,000–£60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
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£22–£29 per hour basic rate.
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£70,000–£80,000 potential annual earnings with overtime.
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Unlimited overtime opportunities.
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4-day working week – Monday to Thursday.
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Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off as standard.
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Permanent day shift.
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Opportunity to work with advanced multi-axis CNC turning machinery.
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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
Salary description
£45000.00 - £60000.00 per year