Posted 21 July, 2026
5-axis CNC Programmer
EMBS Engineering
Birmingham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist Birmingham Permanent £18-£22 per hour DOE Overview EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in Birmingham that is currently in the market for a 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist to join their company permanently. This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components. Operating with a tight-knit, expert team, the company is undergoing exciting changes, including an imminent relocation to a brand-new, modern, state-of-the-art facility featuring excellent employee amenities and dedicated parking. What's in it for you? * Stability / Longevity: Join a well-established precision manufacturer investing heavily in its future, backed by brand-new high-performance machinery and an upcoming move to a modern, state-of-the-art factory. * Competitive salary: Highly competitive pay rates matching your specialized 5-axis expertise (open to negotiation based on experience). * Hours: Days. Standard shift is 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, with a coveted early finish on Fridays to kickstart your weekend. * Benefits: Working with cutting-edge tech (HyperMill, Spinner machines), leadership and mentoring opportunities, clear paths for professional development under a newly appointed Managing Director, and an upgraded working environment. Responsibilities Due to internal changes, a pending factory relocation, and off the back of continued success and investment in high-performance machinery, our client is seeking an experienced 5-axis CNC Programmer / Machinist to maximise the potential of their newly acquired assets and lead their offline programming capabilities. Your responsibilities will include: As a 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end manufacturing process of safety-critical components using their new high-performance Spinner machining centres. You will: * Create robust 5-axis CNC programs offline using HyperMill CAM software at the dedicated workstation attached to the machines. * Prove out, set up, and run the programs safely and efficiently on new 5-Axis Machinery. * Work with a variety of machine controls, specifically navigating Heidenhain and/or FANUC operating systems. * Collaborate with the team during the upcoming factory relocation to help establish efficient, lean workflows in the new facility. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate: * Proficiency working with Heidenhain and/or FANUC machine controls. (This is essential for this role) * A proven track record in 5-axis offline CNC programming, with essential, hands-on experience using HyperMill CAM software (this is a desirable requirement) * Strong setting and operating capabilities on 5-axis CNC milling and/OR turning centres. * A strong background in precision engineering, confidently working to tight tolerances on complex parts. If you are interested in the opportunity of joining a growing, investing precision engineering business as their 5-Axis Programming specialist and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing team located in Birmingham. About us EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role. Please note: Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates
