CNC Programmer - Motorsport & Aerospace

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire (On-site/Hybrid)
Industry: Precision Engineering - Composite Tooling
Hourly Rate: £20 - £30 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible shifts available between 07:00 - 19:00; night shift option also available
Employment Type: Permanent

I am currently supporting a leading precision engineering company based in Witney, Oxfordshire, in their search for a highly skilled CNC Programmer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team that specialises in the manufacture of high-specification, precision-machined tooling and pattern work for the motorsport, automotive, and aerospace sectors.

Role Overview

This position is ideal for a CNC Programmer with extensive experience in 5-axis machining, CAD/CAM programming, and pattern-making. The successful candidate will be confident in using industry-standard software including CATIA V5, Hypermill, and Vericut, and will have a proven ability to deliver precision tooling to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Programming and setting up 5-axis CNC machines (CMS machines)

Creating, optimising, and validating CNC toolpaths using Hypermill and Vericut

Reading and interpreting technical drawings and complex 3D CAD data

Producing pattern work and composite tooling with exceptional accuracy and surface finish

Collaborating with engineering and design teams to ensure workflow efficiency and quality standards

Making adjustments to programs and setups to maximise machine performance and product quality

Requirements

Proven background in CNC programming, 5-axis machining, and precision milling

CATIA V5, Hypermill, and Vericut experience is essential

Strong capability in interpreting and working from 2D/3D engineering drawings and CAD models

Hands-on experience in producing pattern work for composite tooling applications

Previous experience in motorsport, aerospace, or automotive engineering environments

Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently to tight deadlines

Working Hours

40 hours per week

Flexible start and finish times between 07:00 and 19:00

Night shift also available

Salary & Benefits

£20 - £30 per hour, dependent on experience

Permanent, full-time position with opportunities for progression

Work within a high-performance, technology-driven engineering environment

Access to the latest software and CNC machinery

Hybrid working options available after initial onboarding and training

If you're an experienced CNC Programmer ready to take on a technically challenging role with a forward-thinking precision engineering company, I'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact me directly at