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Published: April 2026

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CNC Programmer/ Operator

Job Title :

CNC Programmer/ Operator

Sectors :

Aerospace

Contract Type :

Permanent

Job Location :

St Albans

Job Type :

CNC

Salary :

£55000 - £65000 per annum

REF :

BBBH18128_1776077554

Job Published :

13 April 2026

CNC Programmer/ Operator

Ruislip

Up to £65,000

Are you looking for a role that gives you the freedom to make a real impact and fully utilise your technical expertise?

A long‑standing, industry‑secure engineering business is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Production Engineer to join their team in Ruislip. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well‑established operation where you'll help drive innovation, improve manufacturing capability, and play a key part in expanding the company's customer base.

About the Role

As a Production Engineer, you'll be responsible for programming, setting, and operating advanced 3-5 axis CNC machining centres. You'll create machining strategies from both CAD models and from scratch when required, while producing high‑precision components to tight tolerances. This is a hands‑on role within a skilled and collaborative team where your experience and ideas will be highly valued.

Candidate Requirements

  • Apprentice trained or relevant engineering qualification
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a 5 Axis CNC Miller/Programmer
  • Knowledge of Heidenhain and Fanuc controls
  • Proficient with SolidWorks and Fusion 360
  • Ability to create programs from scratch, including when no CAD model is provided
  • Experience with fixture and jig design/manufacture

Key Responsibilities

  • Programming, setting, and operating 3-5 axis CNC machining centres
  • Creating machining strategies with or without CAD models
  • Developing full toolpaths using SolidWorks and Fusion 360
  • Working confidently with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls
  • Designing and manufacturing fixtures, jigs, and work holding solutions
  • Producing high‑precision components to tight tolerances
  • Reading engineering drawings/3D models and converting them into efficient machining processes
  • Continuously improving machining methods to maximise productivity and quality

Shift Pattern

Monday - Friday
08:00 - 17:00

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.

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