CNC Turner

Matchtech; Havant; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting a CNC Setter/Operator for a precision engineering manufacturer in Havant. The role involves setting and operating multi-axis CNC turning machines to meet production targets and quality standards.

You can choose between Double Days or Permanent Nights, with competitive salary and shift allowances in a modern machining environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Experience in precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret specs.
• Experience using micrometers, verniers and gauges for inspection.
• Willingness to work double-day or permanent night shift.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines to producing components.
• Perform tooling changes, offset adjustments and programme edits.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections to tight tolerances.
• Read drawings and verify against specifications with measuring equipment.
• Support continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.

Skills

CNC turning

Multi-axis machining

Read engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Offsets and program edits

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauge blocks

Job description

CNC Setter/Operator - Turning

Havant, Hampshire

Double Days: £14.01 per hour + 18% shift allowance (£16.53 per hour equivalent) | £32,228 per annum

Permanent Nights: £14.01 per hour + 30% shift allowance (£18.21 per hour equivalent) | £37,877 per annum

Shift Patterns

Double Days (37.5 hours per week)

Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00

Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00

Permanent Nights (40 hours per week, paid breaks included)

Monday to Friday

22:00 - 06:00

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Havant. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern machining environment producing high-quality precision components. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating multi-axis CNC turning machinery, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and customer specifications are consistently achieved.

Whether you're looking for a rotating double-day shift or a permanent night shift position, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing engineering business offering long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines.
• Perform tooling changes, offset adjustments and programme edits as required.
• Produce components to tight tolerances and exacting quality standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections.
• Use a range of measuring and inspection equipment.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the manufacturing team.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
• Experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of tooling, offsets and programme adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Multi-axis CNC machining experience would be advantageous.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn, with machine-specific training provided where required.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and shift allowances.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Modern precision engineering environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Stable long-term employment.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role, and applications requiring current or future visa sponsorship cannot be considered.