CNC Manual Lathe Turner

Castle Employment Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bonus

Overtime opportunities

Workplace pension

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is recruiting an experienced Manual Lathe Turner for a Bradford-based precision engineering company. The role centers on setting up and operating a Broadbent Stanley lathe to machine large components to tight tolerances.

You will work Monday to Friday, days only, with an early finish on Fridays, a pension, annual leave, and opportunities for overtime. The position offers stability, variety, and progression in a busy workshop environment in West Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating manual lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Knowledge of tolerances and surface finishes.
• Experience in a precision engineering environment.
• Flexible approach to workshop activities.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating a large Broadbent Stanley manual lathe.
• Machining large and heavy components to engineering drawings.
• Working to specified tolerances, dimensions and surface finishes.
• Selecting tooling, speeds and feeds for different materials.
• Carrying out dimensional checks and quality inspections.
• Supporting other workshop activities including CNC milling and inspection.

Skills

Lathe turning

Read drawings

Tolerance control

Precision engineering

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Broadbent Stanley lathe

CNC milling

Job description

Manual Lathe Turner Bradford, West Yorkshire | £30,000 - £40,000 DOE | Permanent | Days | Early Friday Finish

Castle Employment Group is recruiting an experienced Manual Lathe Turner to join an established precision engineering company based in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Manual Turner who enjoys working on large, varied engineering components and is looking for a permanent, days-based position with flexible working hours and an early Friday finish.

The role will primarily involve setting up and operating a Broadbent Stanley manual lathe with a 4-metre bed, machining large, often heavy workpieces to precise engineering specifications.

With a variety of materials, components and machining processes, this position offers plenty of variety, alongside opportunities to utilise additional CNC milling, turning and inspection skills.

The Role

• Setting up and operating a large Broadbent Stanley manual lathe.
• Machining large and heavy components to engineering drawings.
• Working to specified tolerances, dimensions and surface finishes.
• Selecting appropriate tooling, speeds and feeds for different materials.
• Carrying out dimensional checks and quality inspections.
• Working with a wide variety of materials and engineering components.
• Supporting other workshop activities, including CNC milling and inspection, where required.

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands-on manual lathe turning experience.
• Confidence setting up and operating manual lathes independently.
• The ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of machining tolerances and surface finishes.
• Experience working within a precision engineering or machining environment.
• A flexible, practical approach to workshop activities.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Experience machining large or heavy components.
• Experience operating Broadbent or Stanley lathes.
• CNC milling experience, particularly Haas.
• Mazak CNC turning or Mazatrol programming experience.
• Engineering inspection experience.
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or relevant qualification would be beneficial, although candidates with strong practical experience will also be considered.

Manual turning experience is the priority. CNC experience is an advantage, not a requirement.

Salary & Benefits

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Permanent, full-time position.

37.5-hour working week.

Monday to Friday, days only.

Early finish every Friday.

Flexible start and finish times.

Christmas bonus.

Overtime opportunities depending on workload.

Workplace pension scheme.

Annual leave entitlement with additional days awarded for long service.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 7:45am - 4:30pm

Friday: 7:45am - 12:00pm

Flexibility available around working hours.