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Date Added: Thu 26/06/2025

Junior CNC Programmer

Thatcham, RG19, UK
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Company: ALIGRA PERSONNEL LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £27800 - £30000/annum

Are you detail-driven, logical, and ready to take your first step into engineering or manufacturing? We're looking for a Junior Laser Programmer to join our growing team in Thatcham.

In this role, you'll work with advanced CAD/CAM software to create cutting programmes for a CNC laser machine. You'll be transforming technical drawings and customer specs into clear, efficient instructions that help produce top-quality sheet metal components.

Your commitment won't go unnoticed. You'll be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, health & wellbeing support, and more - plus opportunities to grow your skills and boost your earnings along the way.

Benefits Package:

* Company pension scheme - 3% employer contribution

* Life assurance (death in service) scheme - 2 x salary tax free

* Medicash medical expenses scheme - Level 4 for you and up to 4 children

* Health & wellbeing support package

* Performance-related bonus scheme - paid twice yearly

* Training opportunities provided = qualification-related pay increases

Pay & Shift:

* From £27,800 per annum

* 40 hours per week

* Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities:

* Create accurate laser cutting programmes using CAD/CAM software

* Prepare nested layouts to minimise material waste

* Interpret technical drawings and translate them into clean cut files

* Ensure programmes are optimised for machine settings and materials

* Organise and manage digital files for traceability and efficiency

* Liaise with production staff to ensure smooth job flow

* Support continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring:

* Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work

* Good problem-solving ability and logical mindset

* Confidence with CAD software and reading technical drawings

* Solid general computer literacy (file management, basic office tools)

* Self-motivated, punctual, and organised

* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Desirable (Not Essential):

* Experience with CNC laser machines (e.g., Mazak or similar)

* Familiarity with nesting software or CAM tools

* Understanding of DXF/DWG file formats

* Previous manufacturing or fabrication experience

* Awareness of workshop safety and PPE standards

Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK's leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality and Professional & Executive sectors
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