Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd
CNC Programmer and Production Engineer
Cirencester
£35,000 – £45,000
Our well-established client based in Cirencester is seeking a skilled Production / Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimise CNC machining programs using CAM software
- Generate accurate shop floor documentation, including job packs and manufacturing instructions
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI), prototype, and low-volume batch manufacturing activities
- Program complex, high-precision components to meet quality and productivity requirements
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements
- Collaborate closely with design, engineering, purchasing, and production teams to ensure smooth project delivery
- Assist with tooling selection, procurement, and consumable management.
- Create and maintain routings, bills of materials, and related data within the ERP system
- Maintain TPM records, machine maintenance documentation, and associated logs
- Review maintenance reports, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions
- Schedule machine servicing activities and liaise with external service engineers
- Manage tooling inventory and maintain stock levels within the tool vending system
- Ensure all material, tooling, and programming data is accurately controlled and documented
- Promote and uphold safe working practices across the manufacturing environment
Ideal Candidate
- Experience with 5-axis CNC programming is highly desirable
- Experience within a sub contract environment
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in CNC programming and CAM programming within a precision manufacturing environment
- Proficient in CAM software such as HyperMILL, Mastercam, Edgecam, Siemens NX, SolidCAM, Fusion 360, FeatureCAM, Delcam, PowerMill, or equivalent
- Strong machining background with exposure to both batch production and NPI projects
- Proven ability to programme complex, tight-tolerance components
- Sound understanding of CNC machine tools, machining strategies, and manufacturing processes
- Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T
- Mechanical assembly experience would be advantageous
- Strong IT skills, familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing routings, job packs, and production documentation would be beneficial
Benefits:
- Sick pay
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Canteen
- On-site parking
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.
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