CNC Turner Setter / Programmer
Holt Engineering · Reading, South East
CNC Turner Setter / Programmer at Holt Engineering, based in Reading, South East, paying £36,000 - £42,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £36,000 - £42,000 per annum
- Location
- Reading, South East
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
Bang in line with the market for cnc machinist
Reference https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/cnc-turner-setter-programmer/
About the role
£36,000–£42,000 DOE | Monday–Friday | Andover
Are you an experienced CNC Turner with Fanuc programming experience?
This is a permanent opportunity with an established precision engineering company in Andover, working on varied components where accurate setting, programming and machining are important.
Why consider it?
- £36,000–£42,000 salary, depending on experience
- Monday–Friday
- Overtime available
- Permanent position
- Fanuc programming
- 2-axis turning
- Machine a range of materials including steel, aluminium and stainless steel
- Work to tight tolerances
- First-off and in-process inspection
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines, producing precision components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
The role will involve:
- Programming, setting and operating Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes
- Programming using G-codes and M-codes
- Working with 2-axis CNC turning
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Selecting and setting tooling and work-holding
- Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections
- Troubleshooting machining issues and adjusting where required
- Machining materials including steel, aluminium and stainless steel
- Maintaining a clean and organised working area
What we’re looking for
You’ll need:
- Previous experience as a CNC Turner
- Fanuc programming experience
- Experience with 2-axis turning
- Good understanding of G-codes and M-codes
- Experience setting CNC lathes
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Experience working to tight tolerances
- Understanding of tooling and machining principles
- A good eye for detail and quality
The company
You’ll be joining an established precision engineering business in Andover, working as part of an experienced manufacturing team on varied engineering projects.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced CNC Turner / Setter Programmer and the hours, salary and type of work sound like a good fit, it’s worth having a chat.
Apply today or call/text Rio at Holt Engineering on [phone removed] for a quick chat.
Reference: https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/cnc-turner-setter-programmer/ · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 23 Oct 2026 · Listed via Holt Engineering
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