CNC Turner

PERMANENT ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY

CNC Turner

Precision engineering | Permanent | Compressed shift pattern

Job Title

CNC Turner

Location

Saltburn-by-the-Sea, East Cleveland

Hourly Rate

£21.19 effective hourly rate across the two-week shift pattern | Overtime: £26.96 per hour

Shifts

Compressed two-week rotation: 4 × 10-hour days, Monday–Thursday 07:00–17:30; then 4 × 10-hour nights, Monday–Wednesday 19:00–05:00 and Thursday 17:30–03:30

Contract

Permanent, full-time

Benefits

• Continuous learning and professional development
• Health cash plan and life assurance
• Subsidised canteen
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking and secure cycle storage
• Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
• Social events, recognition and long-service awards
• Flexible-working support where operationally possible

The Company

Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting an established precision engineering manufacturer with this permanent appointment. The business supplies technically demanding sectors including defence, marine, rail and power, with a strong focus on British manufacturing, quality and skills development.

Job Description

As CNC Turner you will manufacture high-value precision components using large-capacity CNC equipment, taking responsibility for quality from initial setup through to final inspection.

• Produce precision parts from billets, fabrications, castings and forgings in a range of metals.
• Set, programme and operate CNC vertical borers from approximately 500mm to 7,000mm in diameter, according to previous experience.
• Machine one-off and complex components while maintaining dimensional accuracy and surface-finish requirements.
• Inspect completed work using manual measuring equipment and record results accurately.
• Interpret engineering drawings and translate requirements into safe, effective machining methods.
• Work closely with production support, quality and management colleagues on challenging projects.
• Maintain a safe, organised machine-shop environment and take proper care of customer components.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this position, you should bring practical machining knowledge alongside a reliable, quality-led approach.

• Time-served through a machine-shop apprenticeship or an equivalent engineering background.
• Previous experience using CNC lathes or vertical borers.
• Confident setting one-off jobs and programming CNC machinery.
• Able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong manual measurement skills covering dimensions and surface finish.
• A careful, quality-focused approach and a willingness to keep developing.

Why Should You Apply?

This CNC Turner opportunity offers secure permanent employment, large-capacity machinery and varied, technically interesting work. The successful CNC Turner will join a supportive environment with a clear competency framework, continued learning and genuine professional-development opportunities. For a CNC Turner who values quality, progression and good working conditions, this is an excellent long-term move.

If you are an experienced CNC Turner looking for your next permanent opportunity, apply through Theo James Recruitment for a confidential discussion.