CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator

Denholms Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Merseyside is seeking a CNC Programmer, Setter, and Operator for their Large CNC Turning Cell. The role involves programming and machining precision components, requiring expertise in CNC lathes and a strong attention to detail. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including a bonus scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday at average pay (+8 Bank Holidays)

Contributory pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Corporate workwear

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work from detailed engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create programs, select tooling, and machine shafts up to 3.2m.
• Maximize employee skills in a subcontract machine shop.

Skills

Programming

Setting

Operating CNC Lathes

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc Controls

Doosan Lathes

Office 365

Job description

Eligibility: Right to work in the UK; UK resident

Salary: £17.26 – £18.45/hr (Approx. £35k-£37.5k)

Potential Earnings: With O/T, up to £48k-£62k

Hours: 39 hrs/week + overtime @ x 1.5

Shift: Single Days: Mon-Thurs 7.30-16.30, Fri 7.30-12.30

Location: Aintree, Liverpool

Background

Denholm Rees & O'Donnell Ltd is an ISO 9001:2015 certified SME Subcontract Engineering Company based in Merseyside. Founded in 1931 to support the local automotive, dock, and shipping industries, Denholm Rees & O'Donnell has grown to become a trusted supplier for leading firms in the Nuclear, Defence, Oil, Gas, Fluid, and Power Generation sectors. The company specialises in manufacturing and supplying drive train components, precision valve and pump internal components, with a particular focus on precision shafts up to 4 meters in length.

Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a programmer, setter, operator to join our Large CNC Turning Cell at our Liverpool site. As a subcontract machine shop, we manufacture one-offs and small batches, maximizing employee skills. The role includes creating programs, selecting tooling, and machining shafts up to 3.2m from various steel grades using advanced CNC Lathes with live tooling and programable steadies, utilizing both 'C' & 'Y' axis machining.

Requirements

Essential candidate requirements:

• NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Proficient in programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes with Fanuc Controls
• Ability to work from detailed engineering drawings
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Systems
• Experience machining exotic metals (e.g., super duplex, duplex, 718, x750, Hastelloy, Monel)
• Previous experience in a similar role (2yrs min)
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Effective communication with peers and management
• Attention to detail

Preferred experience but not essential requirements:

• Doosan Lathes (Chuck sizes ranging from 8” to 30”) (Lengths from 1m to 3.2m)
• Manual Guide Programming capabilities
• One CNC Programming Software package
• C & Y axis programming and machining
• Programmable steadies
• Production of valve and pump components
• Serving the Nuclear, Defence, oil, gas, fluid, and power generation sectors
• Proficient in Office 365 and ERP Systems

Benefits

Joining our team offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including:

• Company Bonus Scheme*
• 25 days holiday at average pay (+8 Bank Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Corporate workwear
• Flexible working**

* Subject to company discretion, criteria, and profitability targets.

** Flexible working arrangement requests will be considered based on business needs.

Contact details: -

Nick Hayes (Works / Production Manager) - Email – [e-mail]

Denholm Rees & O’Donnell Ltd, 110 – 116 Albany Road, Aintree, Merseyside L9 0HB