CNC Turner

August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on CNC Turner

CNC Turner

Job Type: Full time, Variable Days

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Location: Bristol

Salary: £30k-£35k

Sector: Aerospace

The CNC Turner role is responsible for the setup and operation of CNC machines. Your expertise in machine setup, and precision machining will ensure the production of high-quality parts that meet strict industry specifications. The CNC Turner will work closely with engineers, and other manufacturing personnel to achieve efficient and accurate machining operations at the site in Bristol.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • For the Turning role, setting and operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.
  • For the Milling role, setting and operating 3/4/5 axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls.
  • Producing high complexity components from a range of materials.
  • Adhering to quality standards.
  • Involvement and attendance at SQDCP meetings in assigned area/s.
  • Ensuring performance of part production to planned set and run times and Quality requirements.
  • Communicating Not Right first time (NRFT) within assigned areas.
  • Recording and assisting the Manufacturing Group Leader in improving the 5S organisation of the assigned Team areas and personal responsibility of machines being operated.
  • Responsible for attending and participating in progress meetings as required.
  • Responsible for ensuring correct materials, Route Cards, drawing are used to produce components.
  • Setting up tools, offsets etc ready for your own operation to commence and assist Operators where appropriate.
  • Ensuring Delivery Schedule Adherence of parts to system / route card dates.
  • Responsible for ensuring work is completed on time in full to process routing / system date requirements.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes Required:

  • Setting and operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.
  • Setting and operating 3/4/5 axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls.
  • Producing high complexity components from a range of materials.
  • Adhering to quality standards.
  • Good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and Engineering drawings.
  • Previous aerospace experience (Desirable).
  • Good working knowledge of component dimensions using various inspection equipment - including but not limited to Micrometers, Verniers and Plug Gauges.
  • Ability to produce components to drawing tolerance and specifications, efficiently and accurately as required by internal and external customer specification.
  • Ability to commute to and from Bristol

Work Patterns:

  • 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday, early finish on Friday
  • Mon -Thu 07:30 a.m. - 16:00 pm/Fri 07:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Benefits of the Role:

  • Annual Leave 25 days + Bank Holidays.
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Company Bonus Scheme
  • Simply Health Plan & DIS Benefit after 1 years' service
  • Salary depending on experience
  • You will be required to undertake a BPSS Security Clearance check
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • £30k-£35k PA, DoE

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.

If you are interested in hearing more about the CNC Turner role, please contact Josh on 020 7248 0000.