Manual Turner

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

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contractual profit sharing scheme

40 hour working week with early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Streamline Search is recruiting a Manual Turner in Nottingham. The role involves setting up and operating manual lathes to produce precision components while adhering to engineering drawings and quality standards. Candidates should have proven experience in a machining environment, strong skills in interpreting technical specifications, and the ability to work with precision measuring equipment. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate and a favorable working schedule with 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Manual Turner or Manual Machinist in a precision engineering environment.
• Strong ability to work from and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, etc.).
• Good understanding of machining techniques, materials, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual centre lathes and/or other turning equipment safely.
• Machine components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings.
• Carry out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment.
• Ensure all work meets required quality standards and specifications.

Skills

Manual turning

Precision machining

Engineering drawing interpretation

Use of precision measuring equipment

Machining techniques

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Manual Turner Required!

Our client is a rapidly growing engineering company specialising in machining and heat treatment. We are looking to recruit an experienced Manual Turner to set up and operate manual lathes, producing high‑quality precision components according to engineering drawings, customer specifications, and company quality standards.

Package

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 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)

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 order.
• Maintain 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.

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.