CNC Turner Programmer​/Setter​/Operator

CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator

Company location : Bedfordshire

Pays up to 56k p / annum

Late Shift - Monday – Wednesday : 4 : 30pm – 3 : 30am

• Thursday : 4 : 30pm – 1 : 30am

Permanent | Precision Engineering | Competitive Earnings

Source Co Recruitment are currently hiring for an experienced CNC Turner on behalf of a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Bedfordshire. Due to continued growth and investment, our client is expanding their engineering team and is looking to add a skilled CNC professional to their resilient team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable manufacturing environment producing low volume, high precision components for demanding sectors such as Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Defence.

• Programming, setting and operating 2 axis CNC turning machines
• Writing CNC programs longhand at the machine with minimal supervision
• Editing prewritten programs and carrying out full machine set ups
• Working with a range of hard and soft metals on one off to low / medium batch work
• Interpreting detailed engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances
• Carrying out in process inspection using precision measuring equipment
• Machining components up to 300mm diameter x 3m length (lifting equipment provided)

• Time served CNC Turner with strong hands‑on experience in a machine shop environment
• Confident programming, setting and operating 2 axis CNC lathes
• Strong knowledge of cutting speeds, feeds and tolerancing
• Ability to work independently and maintain high quality standards
• Experience with Fanuc controls / Manual Guide i and G-code programming is advantageous
• Positive, self motivated, quality driven approach

• Late shift
• Monday – Wednesday : 4 : 30pm – 3 : 30am
• Thursday : 4 : 30pm – 1 : 30am

• Pays a basic of £37,000 – £42,000 (depending on experience)
• Late shift premium paid at time and a third taking earnings to approximately £49,000 – £56,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent position
• Immediate start available
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays, plus additional Christmas shutdown leave
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Excellent working conditions and long term job security

This role offers long-term stability within a business known for excellent staff retention, continuous investment, and a supportive working culture, making it ideal for an experienced CNC Turner seeking a secure late shift position