CNC Turner

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a CNC Turner Setter Operator for a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience in CNC turning, setting, and operating, with a strong focus on quality and safety. Benefits include a competitive salary, company pension, and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Enhanced benefits package

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Company social events

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC turning, setting, and operating machine tooling.
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English, Engineering, or related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operating CNC lathes and maintaining product quality.
• Ensuring on-time adherence to work schedules.
• Engaging in continuous improvement for safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

CNC Turning

Attention to Detail

Quality Focus

Initiative

Education

GCSEs in Maths

GCSEs in English

GCSEs in Engineering

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a CNC Turner Setter Operator from an industrial product background to join a world-class, innovative production, manufacturing, and engineering company. We seek candidates looking for long-term career stability. Experience in CNC milling, setting, and operating is preferable. We are a respected employer with a positive ethos and a relaxed management style.

BASIC SALARY:

Negotiable depending on background, experience, and potential.

BENEFITS:

1. 25 days annual holiday (plus 8 statutory days)
2. Company pension (company contributes 7%, employee can pay up to 10% after qualifying period)
3. Life assurance (8x salary)
4. Enhanced benefits package
5. Discounted or free food
6. On-site parking
7. Company social events

LOCATION:

Milton Keynes

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS:

Leighton Buzzard, Buckingham, Bletchley, Wolverton, Newport Pagnell, Towcester, Deanshanger

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CNC Setter, Operator, Turner - Machine tooling, CNC machining, manufacturing

WORKING HOURS:

40-hour week (rotating double day shift):

• Week 1, 3 & 5: Monday to Thursday 6:00 - 14:30 and Friday 6:00 - 12:00
• Week 2, 4 & 6: Monday to Thursday 13:00 - 23:00

This is a hands-on role involving machine setup, reading drawings, and adjusting equipment while checking. You will work in a medium to high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating CNC lathes
• Maintaining product quality through first-off and sample preparation
• Operating CNC and manual metrology equipment
• Ensuring on-time adherence to work schedules
• Maintaining machinery condition through routine checks and cleaning
• Personal and operational safety
• Engaging in continuous improvement for safety, quality, and efficiency

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Candidates should have experience in CNC turning, setting, and operating machine tooling, along with GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English, Engineering, or related qualifications. Attention to detail, high-quality focus, responsibility, and initiative are essential.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

We are a global manufacturer of innovative technical capital equipment and materials solutions, working with metals and ceramics including aluminium, steel, zinc, and refractory samples. With 65 locations across 30 countries and over 2,500 employees, we pride ourselves on industry-leading expertise and a strong heritage rooted in quality, honesty, and integrity. Our vision is to expand into new markets and countries.

PROSPECTS:

We aim to develop and promote staff internally wherever possible.

RELEVANT ROLES AND MARKETS:

Experience in CNC machining, setting, operation, turning, milling, manufacturing, engineering, metrology, continuous improvement, and related fields is highly relevant.

INTERESTED?

Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application.

NOTE:

Wallace Hind Selection is our retained recruitment partner. Any direct applications from candidates or agencies will be forwarded to us.

Ref: JK18113, Wallace Hind Selection