CAD/CAM Programmer
Bedfordshire
£35,000 – £37,000
We are currently recruiting for a CAD/CAM Programmer on behalf of a growing manufacturing business operating within a specialist engineering environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established technical team in a business-critical position supporting increased production demand and ongoing company growth.
The role would suit someone with a strong background in sheet metal manufacturing, CNC programming and SolidWorks design who enjoys a hands-on environment working closely with production and technical teams.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and maintaining CAD/CAM programs and manufacturing documentation to support efficient production output across both bespoke and standard products.
This is a varied position combining design, programming and manufacturing support within a fast-paced production environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Producing CAD/CAM programs for manufacturing
- Creating and modifying SolidWorks drawings and models
- Programming CNC machinery using TruTops Boost
- Creating and maintaining BOMs and production documentation
- Supporting bespoke sheet metal manufacturing requirements
- Reviewing drawings and ensuring manufacturability
- Working closely with production and technical teams
- Supporting continuous improvement within manufacturing processes
- Assisting with production efficiency and workflow improvements
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for the role, candidates should have experience within a manufacturing or fabrication environment and demonstrate strong CAD/CAM capability.
Essential Experience
- SolidWorks experience
- TruTops Boost experience
- CNC programming knowledge
- Sheet metal manufacturing experience
- Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment
Desirable Experience
- AutoCAD knowledge
- Laser cutting machinery experience
- Punch press experience
- Guillotine machinery exposure
- Fabrication/manufacturing process understanding
Personal Attributes
The business is looking for someone who is:
- Practical and hands-on
- Detail focused
- Adaptable and flexible
- Comfortable working at pace
- Able to work independently
- A strong team player
- Confident communicating with production teams
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Salary & Benefits
- £35,000 – £37,000
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Laptop provided
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Additional Information
This is a growth position within the business due to increasing workload and production demand.
The company is currently operating from Bedfordshire with future plans to relocate to the Shefford area, so candidates should be comfortable with this longer-term transition.
Immediate interviews available.