Full job descriptionCNC Programmer & Operator - High-End Joinery


Sittingbourne, Kent | Full-time | On-site | 40 hrs/week (Mon-Fri, hours TBC)


We’re looking for an experienced CNC Programmer & Operator to support the manufacture of high-end bespoke joinery and cabinetry. You’ll be responsible for producing accurate, quality CNC output from drawings through to machined components. You will play a key part in ensuring CNC output meets the precision and quality standards required at the top end of the market.


*Program and operate CNC machinery (Biesse, Homag, Holzher)
*Create programs from technical drawings and DXF/CAD files; set tooling/jigs for each job
*Optimise cutting programs to improve efficiency and minimise waste
*Inspect machined parts to drawings/cutting lists; troubleshoot issues quickly
*Maintain machines and a clean, safe working area
*Essential: 5+ years’ CNC programming/operating in joinery or furniture; CAD/CAM proficiency; strong understanding of feeds/speeds/tooling/material behaviour
*Desirable: SolidWorks/SWOOD; experience across multiple machine platforms; high-end residential/commercial/hospitality joinery background
*Selection: paid half-day practical assessment (programming + operating from supplied drawings)