CNC Milling
Millers, programmers and setter/operators across 3, 4 and 5-axis machining.
Permanent engineering recruitment
Precision recruitment for precision engineering.
Datum Recruitment connects skilled engineering professionals with permanent opportunities across CNC machining, precision manufacturing and supporting technical disciplines.
DATUM / 01Specialist coverage
- CNC Millers3 / 4 / 5 AXIS
- CNC TurnersFIXED / SLIDING
- Programmers & Setter/OperatorsCAD / CAM
- Quality InspectorsCMM / FAIR
- Manufacturing EngineersPROCESS
Focused on permanent appointments across precision engineering and advanced manufacturing.
01Permanent onlyLong-term appointments
02Engineering focusedCNC and precision manufacturing
03Straightforward serviceClear, honest communication
Built around your exact requirement
Recruitment measured against the right datum.
No temporary labour. No broad-brush shortlist.
A focused permanent recruitment service for specialist engineering appointments.
Finding a skilled machinist or engineering professional is not simply a matter of matching a job title. Machines, controls, materials, tolerances, sectors and shift patterns all matter.
Datum Recruitment works to understand the practical detail behind each vacancy and the experience behind every candidate. That creates better conversations, more relevant introductions and stronger long-term appointments.
- Clear vacancy briefing and honest market feedback
- Targeted search for active and passive candidates
- Relevant shortlists rather than CV volume
- Support through interview, offer and placement
Core disciplines
Specialist roles across the machine shop and beyond.
From hands-on machining and inspection through to programming, planning and manufacturing engineering.
CNC Turning
Turners, programmers, fixed-head and sliding-head machinists.
Quality & Inspection
Quality inspectors, CMM programmers, metrology and FAIR specialists.
Engineering Support
Manufacturing engineers, CAD/CAM, planners, buyers and estimators.
A shortlist built around your machines, work and standards.
Explain the real requirement once. Datum will search, qualify and introduce people with relevant permanent-career potential.
Permanent opportunities that match your actual experience.
Talk openly about machines, controls, materials, tolerances, shifts and what you want from your next move.
How Datum works
A clear process from requirement to placement.
The process stays practical, transparent and focused on a lasting permanent appointment.
Define the requirement
Role, machines, controls, products, tolerances, shift, salary and team fit.
Search and qualify
Targeted sourcing followed by a detailed, relevant candidate conversation.
Interview and feedback
Practical coordination and clear communication for both sides.
Offer and placement
Support through notice periods, expectations and the start date.
Current opportunities
Latest permanent vacancies.
No vacancies are published yet.
Send your CV or contact Datum to discuss the type of permanent role you are looking for.
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