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CNC Tuner

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United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Oct 2026
💰 £20/yr

About the role

CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / OperatorLocation: Ely
Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour PAYE
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Our client is a well-established precision engineering company serving the Aerospace and Defence sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator on a permanent basis to join their manufacturing team in Ely.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and steadily expanding business, producing high-precision components for demanding industries where quality, accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities
Programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines.
Manufacturing precision-engineered components to tight tolerances.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
Carrying out in-process inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
Making tooling and offset adjustments as required.
Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
Working closely with the production team to meet production targets and customer deadlines.Essential Requirements
Proven experience as a CNC Turner.
Ability to independently programme, set and operate CNC lathes.
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and precision machining techniques.
Experience producing complex components to tight tolerances.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.Desirable Experience
Experience with Matsuura, Haas or Doosan machines.
Knowledge of Fanuc controls.
Experience operating Twin-Spindle Lathes.
Previous experience within the Aerospace or Defence industries.What's On Offer?
Permanent position with a growing and successful engineering company.
Up to £20.00 per hour PAYE.
Opportunity to work on high-specification Aerospace and Defence projects.
Modern manufacturing environment.
Long-term career stability and progression opportunities.If you are an experienced CNC Turner with strong programming, setting and operating capabilities and are looking to join a growing precision engineering business, we would love to hear from you.

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