Cnc Turner

Workforce Recruitment and Training; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Programmer for their client in Halifax. The role involves programming and operating CNC turning machines, primarily with Siemens controls. Successful candidates will have strong CNC programming skills and attention to detail. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of £18.30, shift premiums, and a quarterly attendance bonus. Immediate starts are available, and site visits can be arranged to meet the team and view the workshop.

Benefits

Quarterly attendance bonus

Company pension scheme

Free workwear

30 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Time-served CNC Turner with strong programming and setting experience.
• Ideally experienced with Siemens controls, but other CNC control systems considered.
• Skilled with live tooling lathes.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC turning machines.
• Use live tooling to machine precision components.
• Interpret technical drawings and work to engineering specifications.

Skills

CNC programming

Experience with Siemens controls

Live tooling skills

Reading engineering drawings

Manual turning experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: CNC Turner Programmer - Siemens Controls
Location: Halifax
Salary: £18.30/hr (Day Shift) + Shift Premiums

Shifts

• Early Shift: 06:00 - 13:30 (Mon-Fri) – +17% shift premium
• Night Shift: 21:00 - 06:00 (Mon-Thurs) – +30% shift premium

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled CNC Turner Programmer to join our client's precision engineering team in Halifax. You'll be working on live tooling CNC lathes, machining components between 300 mm and 1.5 m in size. While experience with Siemens controls is preferred, we're open to candidates with experience on other control systems – your overall CNC turning experience is the most important factor. Manual turning skills are also a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC turning machines (Siemens or similar controls)
• Use live tooling to machine precision components to tight tolerances
• Interpret technical drawings and work to engineering specifications
• Select tooling, speeds, and feeds for different materials and jobs
• Inspect parts to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality
• Perform basic machine maintenance and keep work area safe and clean
• Troubleshoot and report any issues as they arise
• Support production targets by working efficiently and collaboratively

Pay & Benefits

• £18.30/hr base (Day Shift)
• Shift premiums:
  • +17% for Early Shift
  • +30% for Night Shift
• Quarterly attendance bonus: £300
• Machine bonus: £0.03/hr (on selected machines)
• Overtime: Paid up to 150 hrs at average rate
• Company pension scheme
• Free workwear
• 30 days holiday per year (includes Christmas shutdown)

What We're Looking For

• Time-served CNC Turner with strong programming and setting experience
• Ideally experienced with Siemens controls, but other CNC control systems considered
• Skilled with live tooling lathes
• Comfortable reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Manual turning experience is desirable
• Flexible, reliable, and shift-ready
• High attention to detail and team-focused mindset

What Next

If you have the experience and this sounds like the right fit, site visits are encouraged so you can meet the team and see the workshop first‑hand. Contact Antony Brunn on 07881 297172 or email [e-mail] to arrange a visit or for more information. Immediate starts available!

About Us

WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in‑demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. Our Specialist Consultants will have an in‑depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help. MEAB