Manual Turner

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK is seeking a skilled Manual Turner to join our aircraft MRO team. You will operate manual lathes to tight tolerances, producing precision components from detailed drawings while maintaining high workmanship and rigorous safety standards.

You will keep your PER, uphold 5S workspace discipline, and may assist in training colleagues. The role is a 37.5-hour shift-based position with occasional overtime and requires fluent English and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes to fine tolerances, producing precision aircraft components from technical drawings.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship with a focus on quality, safety and environmental procedures.
• Maintain your PER, keep your work area to 5S standards, and may support training of colleagues.
• This is a 37.5-hour shift-based role with occasional overtime.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

Reading engineering drawings

Quality and safety focus

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Milling

Grinding

Technical drawing interpretation

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need?

• 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.