CNC Turner (Aerospace/Automotive)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Today
£15 – £20 ph

Salary

£15 – £20 ph

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
2 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

4 Day Work Week Overtime 1.4x Company Pension Life Insurance Free Parking Sick Pay

CNC Turner (Aerospace/Automotive)

Preston

up to £50,000 + 4 Day Work Week + Overtime 1.4x + Company Pension + Life Insurance + Free Parking + Sick Pay

Are you a CNC Turner (Programmeror similar looking to join a well-established engineering company with over 35 years of industry expertise, manufacturing high-precision components for the Aerospace, Rail, and Motorsport sectors?

Do you want to join a business that not only offers a great work-life balance through a 4-day working week, but also provides overtime opportunities, long-term stability, and the chance to work with advanced CNC machinery in a supportive team environment?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly respected engineering company that invests in its people, maintains high manufacturing standards, and delivers precision-machined components to some of the UK's most demanding industries.

This role would suit a skilled CNC Turner or similar, with experience programming and setting CNC Lathes, who is confident interpreting engineering drawings, maintaining tight tolerances, and working to high quality standards within a precision engineering environment.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC Lathes, ensuring components are manufactured accurately and efficiently while maintaining excellent quality and health & safety standards across production.

The Role:

Programming, setting, and operating CNC Turners and Lathes

Working with XYZ Lathes using ProtoTRAK controls

Interpreting engineering drawings and tolerances

Manufacturing precision components for Aerospace, Rail, and Motorsport

Maintaining high quality and health & safety standards

Optional opportunity to develop CNC Milling skills

Working Monday to Thursday, 06:45 - 17:00

Overtime available paid at 1.4xThe Person:

CNC Turner or similar background

Apprenticeship trained or 3+ years machining experience

Experience programming and setting CNC Lathes

ProtoTRAK or Mazatrol experience advantageous

Strong understanding of tooling, materials, and tolerances

Good communication skills and team-oriented attitudeReference Number: BBH25229H

Keywords: CNC Turner, CNC Machinist, CNC Lathe, ProtoTRAK, Mazatrol, Precision Engineering, Aerospace, Motorsport, Rail, CNC Programming, CNC Setter, Machining, Manufacturing, Preston

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