CNC Turner (Nights / Weekends)

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd in Berkshire near Newbury is seeking an experienced CNC Turner for nights or weekend shifts in a precision engineering environment.

You will set and operate CNC lathes with Fanuc controls, edit programmes at the machine, and inspect parts to tight tolerances, contributing to high-quality outputs for motorsport and aerospace components. Competitive shift rates and career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC Turning machines.
• Experience with Fanuc controls and programme editing.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tight tolerances.
• Experience within precision engineering, motorsport or aerospace.
• Confident using inspection and measuring equipment.
• Vericut experience advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.
• Editing CNC programmes at the machine.
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances.
• Working from detailed engineering drawings.
• Conducting self-inspection using verniers, micrometers and calipers.
• Maintaining excellent quality and production standards.
• Ensuring safe and efficient machining operations.

Skills

CNC turning

Fanuc controls

Measurement tools

Self-inspection

Tools

Fanuc control editing

Measurement equipment

Job description

CNC Turner - Nights or Weekend Shift

Location: Near Newbury, Berkshire

Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour DOE (including shift allowance)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Shifts: Monday-Thursday Nights or Friday-Sunday Weekends

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting experienced CNC Turners for a leading precision engineering manufacturer near Newbury, supplying high-quality components into the motorsport and aerospace industries.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, well-equipped manufacturing facility offering competitive shift rates, excellent benefits and long-term career progression.

Shift Patterns & Pay

• Night Shift
  • Monday to Thursday, 7:00pm - 6:00am
  • 1-hour unpaid break
  • 30% shift allowance
• Weekend Shift
  • Friday to Sunday, 6:00am - 6:30pm
  • 30-minute unpaid break
  • 25% shift allowance
• Basic Rate: £18.00 - £19.00 per hour DOE, plus applicable shift allowance (up to £25.00 per hour).

Benefits

• Permanent employment with an established manufacturer
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• Modern, clean manufacturing environment
• Continued investment in machinery and technology
• Excellent long-term career opportunities

Duties

• Setting and operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls
• Editing CNC programmes at the machine
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
• Working from detailed engineering drawings
• Conducting self-inspection using verniers, micrometers and calipers
• Maintaining excellent quality and production standards
• Ensuring safe and efficient machining operations

Requirements

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC Turning machines
• Experience with Fanuc controls and programme editing
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tight tolerances
• Experience within precision engineering, motorsport or aerospace
• Confident using inspection and measuring equipment
• Vericut experience advantageous but not essential
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards