CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer Location: Based near Woking (commutable from Woking, Guildford, Farnborough, Bracknell) Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 (flexible start/finish) Syntech Recruitment are supporting a well-established, technology-led manufacturing business that’s looking to bring in a CNC Programmer to strengthen their machine shop team. This is a hands-on, technically challenging role where you’ll be programming complex parts across 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines, working closely with production and quality teams to deliver right-first-time manufacturing on tight tolerances and demanding timelines. CNC Programmer Benefits * £45,000 – £50,000 salary (DOE) * Monthly production bonus (linked to output) * Private pension (5% employee / 3% employer) * 24 days holiday + bank holidays * Private medical cover (post-probation) * Life assurance (2x salary) * Cycle to Work scheme * On-site gym, fitness sessions & wellbeing initiatives CNC Programmer Duties * Program, optimise and validate CNC programs across 3, 4 and 5-axis machines * Develop machining strategies for complex, tight-tolerance components * Select tooling and cutting strategies across a range of materials * Produce setup sheets, tooling lists and full machining documentation * Simulate and verify programs to eliminate collisions and reduce cycle times * Support prove-outs, first-offs and production runs on the shop floor * Troubleshoot machining issues to minimise downtime * Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams What they’re looking for * Proven experience as a CAD/CAM Programmer / CNC Programmer in precision engineering * Strong experience with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining (multi-axis essential) * Experience machining aluminium, copper, stainless steel and exotic alloys * Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, PowerMill, HyperMill, NX or similar) * Strong understanding of tooling, cutting parameters and machining principles * Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T Why this role? This is a proper senior-level programming role where you’ll influence machining strategy, solve complex challenges and work on high-value, precision components. If you enjoy being the one people go to when things get tricky on the shop floor — this will suit you. Apply now If this sounds like something you’d be open to, please press apply today and Zachary will reach out with further details