CNC Turner

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established precision engineering firm in the UK is seeking a CNC Turner with programming and operating experience. This permanent role offers a unique 4-day work week, providing you with long weekends. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience with CNC lathes or turn-mill machines. Responsibilities include programming, setting up, and operating machines to ensure precision. Attractive benefits include a competitive hourly rate, overtime pay, and supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

4-day work week

22.5 days holiday

Standard NEST pension scheme

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience programming and operating CNC lathes or turn-mill machines.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Proven track record in a precision engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC lathes and turn-mill machines.
• Measure and inspect parts for conformity to specifications.
• Maintain technical records and documentation.

Skills

Programming CNC lathes and turn-mill machines

Setting and operating CNC machines

Interpreting engineering drawings

Diagnosing machining issues

Using Mastercam

Knowledge of 3-axis CNC machining centres

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

CNC Turner

£16.50ph + Overtime (x1.5)

4-Day Week (Mon–Thurs)

Permanent

This is a rare opportunity to join a long-established precision engineering business that operates a Monday–Thursday working pattern — giving you long weekends, every weekend.

We're supporting a well-respected subcontract manufacturer in their search for a CNC Turner with strong programming and turn-mill experience. You’ll be creating programs, carrying out setups and prove-outs, and ensuring parts are machined accurately to tight tolerances.

What’s in it for you?

• £16.50 per hour
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 4-day week (Mon–Thurs) – enjoy a consistent 3-day weekend
• 22.5 days holiday
• Standard NEST pension scheme
• Join a stable, friendly, and highly skilled engineering team

CNC Turner Duties

• Programming CNC lathes and turn-mill machines
• Setting, proving out, and operating CNC machines to produce precision components
• Measuring and inspecting parts to ensure conformity with engineering specifications
• Monitoring machine performance and diagnosing machining issuesImproving programs and methods to increase efficiency and reduce non-conformance
• Maintaining accurate technical records and documentation
• Working independently and as part of a close-knit machining team

CNC Turner Profile

• 3+ years’ experience programming, setting, and operating Fanuc-based multi-axis CNC lathes and/or turn-mill machines
• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering would be ideal
• Experience using Mastercam would be ideal but not essential
• Knowledge of 3-axis CNC machining centres

If you’re a CNC Turner looking for a 4-day week, a supportive environment, and a long-term opportunity, press APPLY today.