Centre Lathe Turner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Centre Lathe Turner / Manual Turner (Large Parts - 300mm - 500mm)
£15.00 - £17.00 per hour
Plus overtime and benefits
Abington
The Company of Centre Lathe Turner / Manual Turner
An innovative laboratory equipment manufacturer are looking for an experienced centre lathe turner/ manual turner to join their team. The company work with both large international organisations to small local businesses providing high quality engineering equipment and are at the forefront of their field.
Duties of a Centre Lathe Turner / Manual Turner
- To follow drawings to produce correct components to the required standards in the most efficient and cost-effective way
- Setting and operating manual lathes
- Setting tools and producing parts to tight tolerances from customer drawings
- Using various tooling to Minimise cycle times by determining the most efficient machining process
- Use of inspection and test equipment
- Maintain quality paperwork
- Maintaining equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
Requirements of a Centre Lathe Turner / Manual Turner
- Previous, substantial experience as a Centre Lathe Turner/ Manual Lathe Turner
- Flexible approach to work
- Experience working in engineering/production environment within an engineering machine shop
- Capable of selecting / advising / setting of the correct tooling to maximise efficiency
- You must be very well organized and disciplined in your work
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Experience of working with a variety of materials
Hours of Work of Centre Lathe Turner / Manual Turner
- Days
- Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Early Finish on Fridays
Salary
- £15.00 - £17.00 per hour
- Overtime
- Benefits
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £15.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Centre Lathe: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Centre Lathe Turner roles across CNC Precision's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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