Manual Turner

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Ledston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC in Wetherby, England is hiring an experienced Manual Turner/Tool Maker for a permanent role. The position is based in Wetherby with standard hours of 7:30am–5:15pm, Monday to Thursday (37 hours). Overtime is available and paid at enhanced rates. Starting salary ranges £35k–£40k per year, dependent on experience, with overtime optional.

Qualifications

• Tool room operative with experience in engineering.
• TIG welding knowledge is advantageous.
• Surface grinding and polishing experience.
• Able to read complex engineering drawings.
• Strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Capable of working independently and in a team.
• Adheres to Quality and H&S standards.

Skills

Tool room

Reading drawings

Surface grinding

Polishing

Quality & H&S

Independent & teamwork

TIG welding

Inspection skills

FLT license

Tools

Manual Milling

Boring

ISO9001:2015

Job description

Reference
IR0081TK Salary
£35,000 - £40,000/annum + Overtime Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Yorkshire and the Humber -- West Yorkshire -- Wetherby Job Type
Permanent Posted
21 October 2026

Manual Turner/Tool Maker

WETHERBY

I am looking for an experienced Manual Turner/Tool Maker, with good knowledge of Conventional Engineering techniques, to work for an Engineering/Manufacturing company based in Wetherby. The business is commutable from York, Leeds or Harrogate and this is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing company.

Required Experience:

• Experienced tool room operative within the engineering sector
• TIG Welding knowledge would be advantageous
• Surface Grinding & Polishing experience
• Capable of reading complex engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of providing accuracy and quality
• Ability to work to both independently and well within a team
• Adhering to all Quality and H&S Standards

Other desired skills required include:

• Manual Milling and Boring experience would be beneficial
• Experience in Machining a wide range of specialist materials including Heavy Flame cut Structural Steels, High tensile steel, Aluminium, Brass, Bronze and Acetal
• Experience of working to ISO9001:2015
• Ability to visually inspect work
• C/B FLT License would be beneficial

The core working hours for this role are 37hrs per week, 7.30am-5.15pm from Monday to Thursday. Overtime is always available and is paid at Time + 1/3 on weekdays and Time + ½ on Saturdays. The starting salary for the role is experience dependant, between £35k and £40k. This role is advertised as Permanent from day one.