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CNC Turner

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Up to £50,000 per annum (negotiable, dependant on experience)

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus additional paid holiday during Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme covering a wide range of services
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent working conditions in a modern machine shop
• Long-term stable employment with training and progression opportunities

This is a well-established subcontract precision engineering business specialising in low-volume, high-quality components, including tubular and threaded parts. Serving demanding industries such as aerospace, defence, and oil & gas, the company has built its reputation on technical expertise, flexibility, and reliability. With a culture of continuous investment in machinery, skills, and people, and a loyal, long-serving workforce, this is an excellent place to build a long-term engineering career.

As the successful CNC Machinist (Turning on the late shift), you will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating 2-axis CNC lathes to produce precision components. This hands‑on role requires experience working to tight tolerances, interpreting complex engineering drawings, and producing high‑quality parts in a range of materials.

• Program, set, and operate 2-axis CNC turning machines
• Write CNC programs longhand at the machine and edit existing programs using Fanuc controls
• Use ‘Manual Guide i’ and G‑Code programming
• Set up tooling, materials, feeds, and speeds for production runs
• Carry out in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment
• Produce low to medium volume parts in a variety of metals, including large components up to 300mm x 3m (with hoist training provided)
• Ensure parts are manufactured to tight tolerances and high surface finish requirements
• Contribute to a culture of quality and continuous improvement

• Time‑served CNC Machinist (Turner), with experience in programming, setting, and operating 2-axis lathes
• Proficiency in Fanuc programming and editing using G‑code and Manual Guide i
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances
• Experience with Fanuc controls (advantageous)
• Hands‑on, self‑motivated, and quality‑driven approach
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience producing precision parts across various metals

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience preferred

• Monday to Wednesday: 16:30 – 03:30
• Thursday: 16:30 – 01:30

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner to join a stable and expanding engineering business. With investment in advanced machinery, a supportive and long‑serving team, and opportunities to work on challenging, high‑precision projects, this role is ideal for machinists who take pride in producing top‑quality work and want to develop within a respected engineering company.

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