Cnc Turner

CNC Turner

Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Salary: £38,000 – £52,000 per annum (negotiable, DOE)

Benefits

  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus paid Christmas shutdown
  • Company pension scheme
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • Modern, well-equipped machine shop
  • Long-term stability with training and progression

Company Profile

A well-established subcontract precision engineering business specialising in low-volume, high-quality components, including tubular and threaded parts. Supplying sectors such as aerospace, defence and oil & gas, the company is known for its technical capability, flexibility and reliability. Ongoing investment in people and machinery, combined with a loyal, long-serving workforce, makes this an excellent long-term career opportunity.

Job Profile

As a CNC Machinist (CNC Turner) on the late shift, you will program, set and operate 2-axis CNC lathes to produce high-precision components. This is a hands-on role requiring strong drawing interpretation skills, attention to detail and experience working to tight tolerances across a range of materials.

Duties

  • Program, set and operate 2-axis CNC turning machines
  • Write and edit programs at the machine using Fanuc (G-Code / Manual Guide i)
  • Set tooling, materials, feeds and speeds
  • Carry out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment
  • Produce low to medium volume components to tight tolerances
  • Machine a variety of metals, including larger components (hoist training provided)
  • Maintain high standards of quality and continuous improvement

Skills & Attributes

  • Time-served CNC Turner / CNC Machinist
  • Strong experience programming, setting and operating 2-axis CNC lathes
  • Confident with Fanuc controls, G-code and Manual Guide i
  • Excellent engineering drawing and tolerance interpretation
  • Self-motivated, quality-focused and able to work independently
  • Experience machining a range of metals

Education / Certificates

  • Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience preferred

Hours of Work

Day or Night shifts available

Days:

  • Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 2.30pm

Nights:

  • Monday to Wednesday 4:30pm – 3:30am, Thursday 4:30pm – 1:30am

Interested?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner to join a stable, well-invested engineering business with a strong reputation for quality. You’ll work on challenging, high-precision components in a modern environment, with long-term security and opportunities to develop your skills.

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Job information

  • Job reference: 13847
  • Location: Leighton Buzzard, ENG, LU7, GB
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: 38k/year - 52k/year
  • Published: February 17, 2026

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