CNC Turner

Healthy Careers; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm based in Slough is seeking an experienced CNC Turner (Programmer / Setter / Operator) to join their team. This role involves programming, setting, and operating Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes to produce high-quality components. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £16 - £19, overtime at 1.5x, and emphasizes a supportive working culture with opportunities for career progression and training. Ideal for quality-focused individuals with an engineering background.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime pay

Day shifts

Flexible working culture

Long-term job security

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner (Programmer / Setter / Operator).
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience machining to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC turning machines using Fanuc controls.
• Produce high-quality components in small to medium batch quantities.
• Work to tight tolerances and detailed engineering drawings.
• Carry out tooling changes, offsets, and machine adjustments.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and production teams.

Skills

CNC Turning

Fanuc controls

Interpret engineering drawings

Quality-focused approach

Job description

CNC Turner - Programmer / Setter / Operator

Location: Slough
Pay: £16.00 - £19.00 per hour (Depending upon Experience)
Overtime: Available at 1.5x
Shifts:

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

The Role

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turner (Programmer / Setter / Operator) to join a well-established and highly regarded engineering business. You will be working on Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes, producing small to medium batch components for a variety of industries.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, people-focused company with a strong reputation, long-term job security, and genuine opportunities for development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate CNC turning machines using Fanuc controls
• Produce high-quality components in small to medium batch quantities
• Work to tight tolerances and detailed engineering drawings
• Carry out tooling changes, offsets, and machine adjustments
• Perform first-off and in-process inspections to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Work collaboratively with engineering and production teams

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner (Programmer / Setter / Operator)
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience machining to tight tolerances
• A proactive and quality-focused approach to work

What's On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £16 - £19 per hour (depending on experience)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Day shifts with an early Friday finish
• A supportive, flexible, and people-focused working culture
• Long-term job security within a company established for over 21 years
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Low staff turnover - people genuinely stay long-term