Manual Turner

Streamline Search; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,975 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday plus bank

Contractual profit sharing scheme

40 hour week with early finish Fridays

Job summary

Streamline Search has a Manual Turner vacancy for our Nottingham area client, an engineering company focused on precision machining and heat treatment. You will set up and operate manual lathes to produce high-quality components following drawings and customer specs.

This role offers a 40-hour week with early finish on Fridays, a competitive hourly rate (£14.50–£18.50 DOE), and benefits including 20 days holiday plus bank and a contractual profit-sharing scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Manual Turner or Manual Machinist.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges).
• Knowledge of GD&T is desirable; experience with one-off and small batch production.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual centre lathes and turning equipment.
• Machine components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and other precision tools.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace in line with 5S and HSE standards.
• Work as part of a small machining team to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Manual turning

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

GD&T understanding

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Company Salary £14.50 – £18.50 per hour

Manual Turner Required!

Our client is rapidly growing engineering company, specialising in machining and heat treatment.

On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit an experienced Manual Turner. The successful candidate will set up and operate manual lathes to produce high‑quality precision components in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and company quality standards.

Package

• 20 days holiday plus bank
• Contractual profit sharing scheme
• 40 hour working week with early finish on Fridays (6:30am – 3:30pm Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm finish Fridays)
• Hourly rate £14.50 – £18.50 per hour (DOE)

Manual Turner – Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual centre lathes and/or other turning equipment safely and efficiently
• Machine components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Carry out in‑process inspection using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Ensure all work meets required quality standards and customer specifications
• Interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T where applicable
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and ensure equipment is kept in good working orderMaintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with 5S and HSE standards
• Work effectively as part of a small machining team to meet production deadlines

Manual Turner – Requirements

• Proven experience as a Manual Turner or Manual Machinist in a precision engineering environment
• Strong ability to work from and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is desirable
• Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, etc.)
• Good understanding of machining techniques, materials, and tooling
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and high‑quality standards
• Experience working with one‑off and small batch production