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Junior CNC CAD/CAM Programmer

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United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Oct 2026
💰 £30,000/yr(£25,000/yr – £30,000/yr)

About the role

Trident Recruitment is recruiting for an Apprentice / Junior CNC CAD/CAM Programmer to join an advanced engineering and manufacturing company with innovation at its core.

The company draws on its team’s extensive Formula 1 experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring engineer to develop practical machining, design and programming skills within a technically advanced environment.

The opportunity

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will learn to:

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Set up and operate CNC machinery, progressing towards 5-axis machining.

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Develop CAD/CAM programming skills.

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Use CAD software to create and modify designs.

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Read engineering drawings and understand machining requirements.

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Select tooling and understand machining strategies.

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Inspect components and work to precision engineering standards.

About you

This role would suit a junior engineer, engineering graduate or someone at the beginning of their CNC career who is keen to learn.

Ideally, you will have:

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An HNC in engineering or a mechanical engineering degree.

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A strong interest in CNC machining, CAD design and manufacturing.

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Good attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.

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A positive attitude and willingness to develop new skills.

Any exposure to CAD software, CNC machinery or engineering projects would be beneficial.

What’s on offer

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Salary up to £30,000, depending on experience.

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Training in 5-axis CNC machining, CAD design and CAM programming.

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The opportunity to learn from experienced engineers.

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A foundation for a career in advanced precision engineering.

To apply, send your CV to Cameron at Trident Recruitment

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