CNC Turner

Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD.; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Overtime at 1.5x

Eye tests

Corporate clothing provided

Career development

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions are representing a precision engineering business in Kensworth, near Dunstable. They are seeking an experienced Skilled CNC Turner to join the team, capable of setting, programming and operating CNC turning machinery while reading drawings and ensuring parts meet exacting tolerances.

The role offers a 39-hour week, overtime paid at 1.5x, and a path to develop within a long‑standing, AS9100-standard environment serving motorsport, aerospace and medical precision

Qualifications

• Extensive CNC turning experience.
• Strong CNC programming, setting and operating skills.
• Experience using CAD/CAM systems.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of precision engineering and quality requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Good organisational skills and proactive approach.
• Experience with CMM is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Programming CNC turning machinery using offline CAD/CAM.
• Setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Reading and interpreting detailed technical drawings.
• Ensuring components are manufactured to specification.
• Maintaining high quality throughout the machining process.
• Working to delivery dates and internal milestones.
• Identifying and resolving machining and production issues.
• Collaborating with colleagues to meet production targets.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient working environment.
• Taking a proactive and forward-thinking approach to production.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Engineering drawings

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Computer literacy

CMM experience

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CMM equipment

Job description

Skilled CNC Turner Location: Kensworth, near Dunstable Salary: Dependent on experience Hours: 39 hours per week overtime paid at 1.5x Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Contek Recruitment Solutions are representing their client, a well-established and forward-thinking precision engineering business based in Kensworth, near Dunstable. With over 50 years of experience and operating to AS9100 standards, our client has built an excellent reputation within highly demanding sectors including motorsport, aerospace and medical precision engineering. They are now looking for an experienced Skilled CNC Turner to join their established team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a modern, growing engineering environment where quality, precision and teamwork are at the heart of the business. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and hands‑on CNC Turner, capable of setting, programming and operating CNC turning machinery, while maintaining the high standards expected within a precision engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming CNC turning machinery using offline CAD/CAM
• Setting and operating CNC lathes
• Reading and interpreting detailed technical engineering drawings
• Ensuring components are manufactured consistently to specification
• Maintaining high standards of quality throughout the machining process
• Working to delivery dates and internal production milestones
• Identifying and resolving machining and production issues
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure production targets are achieved
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient working environment
• Taking a proactive and forward-thinking approach to production

About You

• Extensive CNC turning experience
• Strong CNC programming, setting and operating skills
• Experience using CAD/CAM systems
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of precision engineering and quality requirements
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good computer literacy
• Experience using CMM equipment would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 39-hour working week
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• 20 days holiday
• Eye tests and corporate wellbeing benefits
• Corporate clothing provided
• Opportunity to develop a long‑term career within an established precision engineering business
• Work within a highly skilled and technically demanding engineering environment

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner who wants more than simply another machining position. You will be joining an established engineering business with a strong history, a growing workload and the opportunity to develop your skills across technically demanding precision engineering projects. As someone who previously worked as a time‑served toolmaker/machinist for over 12 years, I understand first‑hand what makes a good machining role and the importance of working somewhere that values skilled engineers.