Manual Turner

Lufthansa Technik Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services in London seeks an experienced Manual Turner to operate manual lathes, producing precision aircraft components from technical drawings. The role demands high workmanship standards, independence, and a strong safety focus.

You will maintain your PER, uphold 5S in the workspace, and may support colleague training. The position is a 37.5-hour shift-based role with occasional overtime, located in west London near Heathrow.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual lathes to tight tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Fluent written and spoken English; eligible to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes to fine tolerances producing precision aircraft components.
• Work from technical drawings with accuracy and safety focus.
• Maintain PER and keep 5S standards; assist training as needed.
• Work 37.5-hour shifts with occasional overtime; comply with safety/environmental procedures.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

Reading engineering drawings

Quality minded

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent)

Job description

Join our expert MRO team as a Manual Turner, where your machining skills will help keep aircraft flying safely. If you take pride in working to fine tolerances, enjoy precision engineering, and want to be part of a quality-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you. Tasks What will you be responsible for?

• We are looking for an experienced Manual Turner to join our aircraft MRO team. You'll operate manual lathes to fine tolerances, producing precision aircraft components while working from technical drawings.
• The role requires a high standard of workmanship, the ability to work independently, and a strong focus on quality, safety and environmental procedures.
• You'll maintain your Practical Experience Record (PER), keep your work area to 5S standards, and may support the training of colleagues.
• This is a 37.5-hour shift-based role with occasional overtime.

Behind the scenes

Join our team of professionals in a dynamic working environment Located in west London close to Heathrow, we are conveniently situated on the new Central Elizabeth line, which connects east and west London by rail. With its prime location, help further build and become part of our highly successful brand in this challenging market.

• Minimum 5 years' experience operating manual lathes to fine tolerances.
• Machine shop technology training and strong machining knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) and fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience with manual/CNC milling and grinding is desirable.
• Able to work independently with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible to work rotating shifts and overtime when required.
• Willing to complete mandatory training and follow safety procedures.

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the UK.

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group - the world's leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as modifications to the civil aviation industry. With tailor-made maintenance programs and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers' aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing and development organization. With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in the fields of maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is located in London and has over 300 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization.