CNC Machinist

Job Title: CNC Programmer
Location: Hartlepool
Hourly Rate: £16.00–£18.00 per hour, depending on experience

The Company:

Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting an established Hartlepool engineering manufacturer in the appointment of a CNC Programmer. The business designs and manufactures bespoke heat-exchange equipment for demanding applications across marine, industrial, rail and power generation markets. With continued investment in its machining capability, this is a strong opportunity to join a technically experienced team producing varied, precision-engineered components.

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 7:45am to 5:00pm, with an early finish at 1:00pm on Friday. Overtime may also be available depending on workload.

Job Description:

An experienced CNC Programmer is required to support a busy machining department producing bespoke components for specialist heat-exchange equipment.

You'll be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines with Fanuc controls, using Manual Guide i to create programs directly at the machine. Working from engineering drawings, you'll select appropriate tooling and machining methods, complete in-process checks and ensure finished components meet the required quality standards. Depending on experience, there is also scope to take on additional responsibility within the CNC team, supporting day-to-day priorities and other operators.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CNC Programmer who is confident writing programs at the machine and enjoys varied, hands-on engineering work.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Good working knowledge of Fanuc controls
• Experience using Fanuc Manual Guide i to program at the machine
• Ability to write new programs, as well as edit and optimise existing programs
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Sound knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds and machining methods
• Ability to carry out in-process inspection and work to demanding quality standards
• A responsible, team-focused approach with the confidence to support other CNC operators

Why Should You Apply?

This CNC Programmer position offers the chance to join a long-established engineering manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, rapid turnaround and practical problem-solving.

If you're experienced with Fanuc-controlled milling machines and can program confidently using Manual Guide i, this role gives you the autonomy to take ownership of work from drawing through to finished component.

Whether you're already working as a CNC Programmer or are ready to take on more responsibility within a machining team, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.