Junior/ Trainee CNC Turner (Days-Based)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Northwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Fanuc training

Early finish Fridays

Annual bonus

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited in Northwich is seeking a Junior/ Trainee CNC Turner (Days-Based). You will receive hands-on training to Set and Operate Lathes and learn Fanuc controls under guidance of skilled engineers.

Training path includes reading engineering drawings, tooling and machining processes, and inspecting components to meet quality standards. This role offers overtime options and a clear route to developing a long-term career in precision engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Keen to start a career in Precision Engineering.
• Willing to commute to Northwich.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to Set and Operate Lathes.
• Gain knowledge on Fanuc systems.
• Work alongside a senior CNC Turner to grow and learn.
• Work from engineering drawings and learn tooling and machining processes.
• Develop skills in inspecting components to meet quality standards.
• Contribute to a long‑term career in precision engineering with overtime.

Skills

Mechanical background

Manufacturing experience

Fanuc controls

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

Junior/ Trainee CNC Turner (Days-Based)

• £13.50p/hr -£15.50p/hr + Overtime + Fanuc Training + Early Finish on Fridays + Annual Bonus + Company Benefits

Northwich, Cheshire

Are you aspiring CNC Machinist with some experience in a manufacturing or mechanical environment wanting to kickstart your career in a well-established company, looking to develop your skills with hands‑on training and optional overtime?

Established in 1974, this independent precision engineering specialist manufactures high-quality components for a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, robotics and pharmaceuticals. Due to an ever‑increasing workload, they are looking to grow their friendly team.

In this role, you will receive training, learning to work with Fanuc controls under the guidance of experienced engineers. You will work from engineering drawings, learn about tooling and machining processes, and develop your skills in inspecting components to ensure they meet the required quality standards.

This role would suit anyone with a engineering background who is keen to learn, develop their technical abilities and build a long‑term career in precision engineering, with the opportunity to increase their earnings through optional overtime.

The Role:

• Learn how to Set and Operate Lathes
• Gain knowledge on Fanac systems
• Work alongside a senior CNC Turner to grow and learn
• Working Monday - Thursday 8am - 5:00pm (Friday 8am - 1pm)

The Person:

• Experience in a mechanical or manufacturing industry
• Wanting to kickstart your career in Precision Engineering
• Commutable to Northwich

Junior, Trainee, Entry Level, Manufacturing, CNC, Milling, Turning, Fanuc, Mazak, Cheshire, Northwich, Macclesfield, Engineering, Overtime, Knutsford, Runcorn

Job Reference: BBBH27758

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will depend on your experience, qualifications and skill set.