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CNC Miller

Location Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Job type Permanent
Salary Up to £45,000 (DOE)

Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE)
Location: Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire (commutable from Didcot, Oxford, Wantage, Wallingford, Witney)
Hours: 39 hours per week (Day Shift)

Looking for a role where you can programme, set and run complex parts without being stuck on repeat production?

We’re working with a highly regarded precision engineering business operating at the cutting edge of sectors such as scientific, medical and advanced manufacturing. They are looking to bring in an experienced CNC Miller with strong programming capability to join their growing team.

This is a great opportunity to work on large, complex components in a clean, modern and well-structured environment with state-of-the-art machinery.

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
Modern, well-invested machine shop with advanced CNC equipment
Varied, technically challenging work (no repetitive batch production)
Supportive and approachable management team
Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and continuous development

The Role

Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
Working across 3, 4 and 5 axis machinery
Online programming using Heidenhain controls
Manufacturing large, complex components to tight tolerances
Interpreting engineering drawings to produce right-first-time parts
Creating setup documentation and tooling layouts for repeatability
Carrying out self-inspection using appropriate measuring equipment
Supporting and mentoring other team members where required
Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment

What They’re Looking For

Strong experience in CNC milling (programming, setting and operating)
Proven experience with Heidenhain controls (essential)
Experience with 5 axis machining
Ability to machine large components (up to ~2.5m)
Experience working to tight tolerances
Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Able to carry out own inspection and quality checks
Reliable, proactive and quality-driven mindset

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

Experience with Fanuc controls
Background using machines such as Doosan, Matsuura or Mazak
Overhead crane or manual handling training
Apprenticeship-trained background

Apply Now

If you’re a skilled CNC Miller looking to work on more complex, rewarding projects in a forward-thinking environment, this is well worth a conversation.

Apply now or get in touch with Zachary Pyne at Syntech Recruitment to find out more.