5 axis CNC Programmer Setter – Days

Company: RM Design & Engineering Ltd
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5 axis CNC Setter / Programmer – Days – Mon to Fri – occasional Sat

Location: Southam, Warwickshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £41,600 – £43,680 per year basis depending on experience, realistic earnings of £46,000 – £52,000 per year with bonus and overtime.

RM Design & Engineering Ltd is a growing design and engineering company specialising in high-quality tooling, jigs and fixtures for a wide range of industries.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced CNC Setter / Programmer to join our production team.

The Role

This is not a repetitive production-machining position. You will program, set and operate our large-format 5-axis CMS machines, manufacturing one-off and low-volume tooling for automotive, motorsport, composites and vacuum forming projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Program, set and operate large modern 5-axis CMS CNC machines, every job is unique
  • Manufacture varied tooling, composite, automotive and motorsport projects
  • Create and optimise CNC programs using CAM software, freedom to plan machining strategies
  • Use Autodesk PowerMill, with training available for candidates experienced in other CAM systems
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models
  • Monitor machining operations and maintain quality standards
  • Direct input into manufacturing decisions
  • Occasionally support other production activities when required

Candidate must-have Requirements

  • Proven CNC milling programming and setting experience
  • Experience in CAM programming
  • Ability to work confidently from CAD models and drawings
  • Practical understanding of tooling, cutters and machining strategies
  • 5-axis experience
  • Use of PowerMill software
  • Use of CMS machinery
  • Model board, aluminium, composites or tooling experience
  • £41.600 – £46,680 per year, depending on experience
  • Realistic earning £46,000 – £52,000 per year with bonus and overtime
  • Overtime paid at 1.5 times the standard hourly rate
  • Monthly performance-related bonus
  • 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Monthly team outings
  • Supportive, friendly working environment

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and a short summary of your CNC programming, setting and machining experience.

Strictly no recruitment agencies, please.

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Posted: July 23rd, 2026