CNC Turner

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency; Basildon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

25 days holiday

Death-in-service cover

Job summary

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency is seeking a skilled CNC Turner for a permanent night shift in Basildon, Essex. The role focuses on precision turning with occasional milling, following strict aerospace-standard quality procedures.

Ideal candidates will bring time-served expertise, excellent measurement accuracy, and the ability to work independently while supporting team improvements in production and safety.

Qualifications

• Fully skilled CNC Turner with time-served certificate.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and follow written instructions.
• Experience with 3-axis or 5-axis milling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision parts from engineering drawings.
• Set and run multi-axis turning equipment.
• Operate 3-axis or 5-axis milling machinery when required.
• Interpret technical drawings and manufacturing instructions.

Skills

CNC Turning

Reading Drawings

3/5 Axis Milling

Inspection Gauges

Quality Assurance

ISO Standards

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Permanent
£36,000 - £37,500 p/a
Basildon, Essex, England
shift allowance
Engineering
On-site
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

Due to the nature of the business candidates have to be British Citizens