Senior CNC Turner Programmer

Company: WLD Recruitment
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Location: Southall
Job Description:

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.

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Posted: October 18th, 2026