Lead CNC Turner

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Lead CNC Turner to join their team near Woking. The role involves programming and operating CNC machines while acting as a technical lead. Candidates should have strong CNC turning experience, confidence in using Mazak or Fanuc controls, and a natural leadership style. This permanent position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including paid overtime and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Monthly production bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Excellent on-site facilities

Qualifications

• Strong experience with CNC turning and/or mill-turn machines.
• Proven ability to program, set and operate CNC machines independently.
• Natural leadership style with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC turning and mill-turn machines.
• Acting as the technical lead within the CNC Turning section.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced machinists.

Skills

CNC turning experience

Programming CNC machines

Leadership skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Tools

Mazak controls

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Job description

Lead CNC Turner

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, high-quality manufacturing business producing precision-engineered components for global markets including aerospace, electronics, medical and precision engineering.

Key Details:

• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (DOE)
• Location: Based near Woking, Surrey
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week (flexible start/finish within core hours)
• Overtime: Available at 1.5x when authorised
• Start Date: ASAP
• Type: Permanent

Benefits

• Paid overtime at 1.5x
• Monthly production bonus (circa 2% of basic salary)
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance & healthcare cash plan (after probation)
• Life assurance (death in service)
• Excellent on-site facilities including free parking, EV charging & gym access
• Strong commitment to training, development and progression

Lead CNC Turner Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC turning and mill-turn machines
• Acting as the technical lead within the CNC Turning section
• Proving programs and resolving machining issues efficiently
• Supporting new product introduction (NPI) and process development
• Producing precision components to tight tolerances
• Machining materials including aluminium, stainless steel, brass and other alloys
• Supporting production planning, job prioritisation and effective shift handovers
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced machinists
• Driving continuous improvement in tooling, processes and productivity
• Liaising with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues

Lead CNC Turner Requirements

• Strong experience with CNC turning and/or mill-turn machines
• Confident using Mazak, Fanuc and/or Siemens controls
• Proven ability to program, set and operate CNC machines independently
• Experience with twin-spindle and/or Y-axis machines highly desirable
• Able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Natural leadership style with a hands‑on approach
• Previous experience as a Senior or Lead Machinist advantageous

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