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CNC Programmer

Dartford
2 weeks ago
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CNC Programmer

Dartford

£40,000 - £42,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + 30 Days Holiday + Christmas Shutdown

An excellent opportunity for a CNC Programmer to join an incredibly reputable precision engineering company supplying a variety of sectors. This role is ideal for an experienced individual confident in programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes with driven tooling. With ongoing investment in state-of-the-art machinery and cutting-edge technology, you'll have the chance to develop your skills further, benefit from structured training and progress your career within a supportive environment. Alongside a competitive salary, this role offers generous overtime rates, 30 days holiday and a Christmas shutdown.

This well-established business has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, tight-tolerance components to exacting AS9100 standards. Supplying some of the biggest names in aerospace, they continue to grow while maintaining a strong focus on employee development, safety and job satisfaction. Joining their dedicated team, you'll be part of a company that recognises and rewards its people while providing stability, career progression and the chance to work with some of the best technology in the industry.

Your role as a CNC Programmer will include:

  • Programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes with driven tooling
  • Producing precision components to tight tolerances and AS9100 standards
  • Interpreting and working from engineering drawings with a strong understanding of GD&T
  • Creating, loading, examining, and modifying CNC programmes as required

    The successful CNC Programmer will need:
  • Proven experience programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes
  • Knowledge of MAPPS / CAPS preferred but not essential
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Commutable to Dartford

    Please apply or call Tommy Reynolds for immediate consideration

    Key words: CNC Programmer, CNC Setter Operator, CNC Lathe, Driven Tooling, CNC Machinist, CNC Turner, Precision Engineering, Aerospace Components, AS9100, GD&T, CNC Aerospace, CNC Operator, CNC Turning, Manufacturing, Engineer, CNC Machining, Tight Tolerances, Precision Components, Aerospace Engineering, Dartford, Crayford, Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Swanley, Orpington, Gravesend, Greenhithe, Erith, Belvedere, Welling, Bromley, Sevenoaks, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Kent, South East London

    This vacancy is being advertised by Accelerated People Management Ltd. The services of Accelerated People Management Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

    Accelerated People Management Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted

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