CNC Sliding Head Turner – End-to-End Programmer/Operator

HR GO Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Training/development support

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a skilled CNC Sliding Head Turner for a precision engineering environment in the UK. You will program, set and operate a Citizen sliding-head CNC lathe, owning jobs from prove-out through to production and delivery.

Permanent role with days and shift options, offering overtime and development opportunities. Candidates should have proven sliding-head experience, reading drawings to tight tolerances, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sliding Head / Swiss-type CNC Turner (programming + setting + operating).
• Knowledge of GD&T reading and tight tolerances.
• Experience with ISO/G-code editing to improve efficiency.
• Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate a Citizen sliding-head CNC lathe, including prove-outs and first-off approvals.
• Edit/optimise CNC programs at the machine (ISO/G-code) to improve efficiency and tool life.
• Complete full setup: tooling, offsets, workholding, guide bush selection, bar feed setup and tool touch-offs.
• Produce components to drawing/spec, meeting quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Carry out in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and complete QC/SPC records.
• Identify and resolve machining issues (surface finish, chatter, tool wear, dimensional drift).
• Support basic maintenance, fault finding and machine care.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Sliding Head CNC Turner

CNC programming

First-off approval

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Citizen lathe

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a skilled CNC Sliding Head Turner for a precision engineering environment in the UK. You will program, set and operate a Citizen sliding-head CNC lathe, owning jobs from prove-out through to production and delivery.

Permanent role with days and shift options, offering overtime and development opportunities. Candidates should have proven sliding-head experience, reading drawings to tight tolerances, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.