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

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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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed