Manual Turner
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the role – Manual Turner / Centre Lathe
As a Manual Turner / Centre Lathe, you will manufacture piece parts and sub-assemblies using various machine tools in accordance with laid out specifications/drawings, work instructions and quality procedures.
What you will do: Manual Turner / Centre Lathe
- Set and operate manual lathes using 3 jaw/4 jaw and face plates. Cylindrical grinding shafts between centers and small parts on grinding fixtures, grind parts on surface grinders.
- Modify tooling, such as jigs, fixtures, templates, and moulds or dies to produce parts and assemblies.
- Lay out and verify dimensions of parts, using precision measuring and marking instruments and knowledge of trigonometry.
- Demonstrate ability to achieve times specified on routing as indicated by Production Engineering to meet clients’ requirements.
- Demonstrate ability to utilise Epicor (ERP) system for logging work times to maintain booking compliance.
- Demonstrate active involvement in improving workshop facilities as part of the lean program.
- Support continuous improvement efforts through involvement in structured problem solving and other activities using LEAN concepts. What you will need:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in engineering with proven experience as a Machine Operator.
- Time served craft apprenticeship is desirable.
- Good knowledge of 5S.
- Attention to detail and self-motivation.
- Effective communication.
- Problem solving skills. All candidates must be able to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.
Manual Turner / Centre Lathe - Why work for us?
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages - Manual Turner / Centre Lathe
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays.
- Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance.
- Recognition reward schemes.
- Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services (optician/dental etc.).
- Virtual GP surgery and employee assistance programme.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Range of employee discounts (including gyms, high street and online retailers).
About the team - Manual Turner / Centre Lathe
Backed by a heritage of over 200 years, we are a global leader in today’s top performing industrial components. We employ 120 people at our UK headquarters in Bedfordshire and have sites in Scotland, India, China and the USA. Our UK location offers a variety of options to manufacture new, upgrade, or replace existing installed equipment. We supply components including legacy products in all industries to include Oil and Gas, Power, Nuclear, and Water - Manual Turner / Centre Lathe
Ref - 7330
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Manual Turning: 3 years (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 Manual 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 £38,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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