Cnc Turner

Technical Placements Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

25 days' holiday + bank holidays (incr

Company pension

Training and progression

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Technical Placements Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Turner for a defence manufacturing site in Stockport. You will join a skilled team producing precision components for advanced military equipment, with a strong order book and secure prospects.

You'll set and operate CNC turning machines, read engineering drawings, and ensure high-quality results. The role offers a permanent contract, 25 days + bank holidays, pension, and clear career progression in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CNC Turner, Setter or CNC Machinist.
• Confident setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of machining tolerances and inspection techniques.
• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens or similar CNC controls.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC turning machines to manufacture precision components.
• Reading engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Carrying out tool changes, offsets and machining adjustments.
• Inspecting components using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and productivity.
• Supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC lathe operation

Reading drawings

Fanuc controls

Quality and safety mindset

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

CNC Turner - Defence Manufacturing

Stockport | £19.97 per hour + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Due to retirement, an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner to join a leading international defence manufacturer experiencing significant growth and investment at its Stockport facility.

With a strong order book supporting major UK defence programmes, they offer excellent job security, modern manufacturing facilities and outstanding long-term career prospects.

What's on Offer?

• £19.97 per hour plus overtime.


• Permanent position with excellent long-term job security.


• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.


• Excellent company pension scheme.


• Training, development and career progression opportunities.


• Opportunity to work on major UK defence manufacturing programmes.

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-3:30pm; Friday, 7:00am-12:00pm

The Role:

Working within a skilled manufacturing team, you'll be producing high-quality precision-engineered components for advanced military equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating CNC turning machines to manufacture precision components.


• Working accurately from engineering drawings and technical specifications.


• Carrying out tool changes, offsets and machining adjustments.


• Inspecting components using precision measuring equipment.


• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and productivity.


• Supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

About You

• Experience as a CNC Turner, Setter or CNC Machinist.


• Confident setting and operating CNC lathes.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.


• Good understanding of machining tolerances and inspection techniques.


• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens or similar CNC controls advantageous.


• A positive attitude and pride in producing high-quality work.

CNC programming experience is not essential.

Join an established, highly respected defence manufacturer at an exciting stage of growth and investment.