CNC Turner

Prime Appointments Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death-in-service cover

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking a skilled CNC Turner for a permanent night shift in Basildon. The role requires turning expertise with milling capability and a pride in accurate workmanship for high-precision aerospace components.

The position offers a basic salary of £37,500 with a 30% night premium, benefitting from 25 days’ holiday, pension, and additional support services. You will work on multi-axis turning and may cover milling duties as required.

Qualifications

• Fully skilled, time-served CNC Turner holding relevant certificates.
• Practical background using CNC lathes.
• Milling experience on 3-axis or 5-axis machines.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and follow written instructions.
• Aerospace manufacturing exposure would be advantageous.
• Confident using precision gauges with measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision parts from engineering drawings against specifications.
• Set and run multi-axis turning equipment.
• Operate 3-axis or 5-axis milling machinery when required.
• Interpret technical drawings alongside written manufacturing instructions.
• Maintain tight tolerances while checking completed work.
• Use varied inspection gauges using measurement equipment.
• Complete final quality checks before release.
• Keep machinery, tooling, equipment, while surrounding areas clean and maintained.
• Follow ISO 50001, 14001, 45001 & 9001 requirements.
• Support improvements covering production, safety, health & energy efficiency.
• Take ownership of tasks while contributing positively within team activities.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC lathes

3/5 axis milling

Reading drawings

Aerospace exposure

Precision gauges

Record-keeping

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Colour vision

Job description

CNC Turner

Basildon

Salary £37,500 + 30% Night Premium (£50,000)

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled CNC Turner to join an established international manufacturer producing high-precision components for aerospace applications.This is a permanent night shift position which would suit a time-served machinist bringing turning expertise alongside milling capability. An ideal role for someone who takes pride in accurate workmanship, enjoys independent duties, and values quality-led production.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision parts from engineering drawings against specifications.
• Set and run multi-axis turning equipment.
• Operate 3-axis or 5-axis milling machinery when required.
• Interpret technical drawings alongside written manufacturing instructions.
• Maintain tight tolerances while checking completed work.
• Use varied inspection gauges using measurement equipment.
• Complete final quality checks before release.
• Keep machinery, tooling, equipment, while surrounding areas clean and maintained.
• Follow ISO 50001, 14001, 45001 & 9001 requirements.
• Support improvements covering production, safety, health & energy efficiency.
• Take ownership of tasks while contributing positively within team activities.

Skills Required

• Fully skilled, time-served CNC Turner holding relevant certificates.
• Practical background using CNC lathes.
• Milling experience on 3-axis or 5-axis machines.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and follow written instructions.
• Aerospace manufacturing exposure would be advantageous.
• Confident using precision gauges with measuring instruments.
• Computer literate plus accurate record-keeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, dexterity, practical ability & hand-eye coordination.
• Safe, reliable approach showing confidence to work without constant supervision.
• Normal colour vision required.

Benefits

• Monday to Thursday:7:30pm – 4:30am and Friday:2:30pm – 7:30pm
• £37,500 basic salary plus 30% night shift premium
• 25 days’ holiday & bank holidays
• Death-in-service cover worth twice annual salary
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you’re an experienced machinist seeking stable night employment within an international engineering business, .

Due to the nature of the business candidateshave to be British Citizens