CNC Turner Programmer/Operator

Kurt J. Lesker Company; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in St. Leonards is seeking a CNC Turner Programmer/Operator to operate CNC machines and perform manual turning tasks. The ideal candidate will have proven machining experience and knowledge of Delcam or MasterCam. This role offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and a health cash plan. Join a company that values excellence and collaboration.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension up to 5%

Health Cash Plan

Income protection insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Qualifications

• Proven machining experience on CNC equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of machine functions including G code, M code, and offsets.

Responsibilities

• Set workpieces and run programs on CNC machines.
• Operate lathes and perform manual turning.
• Program bespoke designs using CAM software.
• Read technical mechanical drawings.

Skills

CNC programming

Manual machining

Delcam programming

MasterCam programming

Lean Manufacturing

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology or Industrial Technology

Job description

Overview

Kurt J. Lesker Company – CNC Turner Programmer/Operator

Location: St Leonards, East Sussex. Employment type: Permanent, Full-time. Fixed shift pattern with specialist training, healthcare cash plan, holiday, and pension.

Role

We are looking for a CNC Programmer/Operator to join us at the Kurt J. Lesker Company at our European headquarters in St. Leonards, East Sussex. If you’re passionate about CNC machining, experienced in both CNC and manual turning operations, and eager to advance your career with a company that champions excellence and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. The fixed working pattern for this position is Monday – Thursday 08:00–17:00 and Friday 08:00–14:30.

About us

Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) is a global leader in advanced manufacturing, delivering high-performance vacuum products and systems that power innovation across semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical industries. With over 70 years of expertise, we’re trusted by some of the world’s most critical sectors to support the development of next-generation technologies. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and a workplace culture that values excellence.

Responsibilities

• Set workpieces and run direct and remote programs on both horizontal and vertical CNC turning machines.
• Operate lathes and perform manual turning, using traditional machining techniques and precision metalworking.
• Program bespoke designs using CAM software.
• Read detailed technical mechanical drawings and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• ONC/HNC (Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology or Industrial Technology) or equivalent experience.
• Proven machining experience on CNC equipment or using CNC solid modeling (turning).
• Delcam or MasterCam programming experience.
• Extensive knowledge of machine functions (G code, M code, offsets, etc.).

Preferred

• Lean Manufacturing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Matched pension up to 5%.
• Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards healthcare costs for you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service.
• Income protection insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
• Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave.

Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.