Manual Turner Setter/Operator (Days)

Ser-; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Holiday days

Company pension 8% total contribution

Health & Safety bonus (£250 every 6m)

Job summary

SER-IN is seeking an experienced Manual Turner/Setter-Operator to join their machine shop on the day shift in Ashton-Under-Lyne. The role involves setting and operating manual turning machines to produce medium to heavy engineering components from customer drawings and specifications.

The permanent position offers overtime opportunities with earnings potential rising to £45,000–£54,000+ per year. Benefits include 33 holiday days, a pension scheme, and a Health & Safety bonus for qualifying staff.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating manual turning machines.
• Background in heavy engineering, machining, or similar manufacturing.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings independently.
• Experience machining medium to large components.
• Knowledge of tooling, speeds, feeds, and machining processes.
• Ability to inspect own work with manual measuring equipment.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating manual turning machines.
• Producing medium to heavy engineering components from drawings.
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
• Selecting tooling and methods.
• Self-inspection with manual measuring equipment.
• Maintaining safe, organized workspace.
• Support production and overtime when required.

Skills

Manual turning

Machine operation

Reading drawings

Inspection with measuring tools

Overtime willingness

Job description

Manual Turner - Setter/Operator (Day Shift)

Location: Ashton-Under-Lyne
Salary: £17.00 - £20.00 per hour, £32,700 - £38,500
Shift: Days
Employment Type: Permanent

Job Overview

Our client, a well-established heavy engineering company, is currently seeking an experienced Manual Turner / Setter Operator to join their machine shop team on the day shift.

This is a permanent opportunity within a specialist heavy engineering environment, where the successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating manual turning machines to manufacture medium to heavy engineering components.

The role will involve working from customer-issued engineering drawings and specifications, producing high-quality components to tight tolerances. Due to the nature of the business, experience working with large fabrications, castings, and heavy engineering components would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating manual turning machines.

• Producing medium to heavy engineering components from customer drawings and specifications.

• Working with large fabrications, castings, and complex engineering parts.

• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.

• Selecting suitable tooling and machining methods.

• Carrying out accurate self-inspection using manual measuring equipment.

• Ensuring all work meets customer quality standards and specifications.

• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

• Supporting production requirements and completing overtime when required.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience setting and operating manual turning machines.

• A strong background within heavy engineering, machining, or similar manufacturing environments.

• The ability to work from engineering drawings independently.

• Experience machining medium to large components.

• Good knowledge of tooling, speeds, feeds, and machining processes.

• Ability to inspect own work using manual measuring equipment.

• A strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

• A flexible approach and willingness to work overtime when required.

Working Hours - Day Shift

• Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30

• Friday: 08:00 - 13:00

• 37 paid hours per week

• 30-minute unpaid lunch break Monday - Thursday

• No lunch break on Friday

Overtime & Earnings

• Minimum expectation of 11 hours overtime per week.

• Overtime paid at T+1/3.

• Sunday overtime paid at T+1/2.

Based on the standard working week, the basic salary is approximately:

• £32,700 - £38,500 per year (based on £17.00 - £20.00 per hour)

With regular overtime, expected earnings can increase to approximately:

• £45,000 - £54,000+ per year

Benefits

• Permanent position with a well-established heavy engineering business.

• 33 Holiday days.

• Company pension scheme with an 8% total contribution (5% employee, 3% employer).

• Health & Safety bonus scheme paying £250 every 6 months for qualifying employees.

• Regular overtime opportunities available.

SER-IN