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Permanent

CNC Turner

HR GO Recruitment
Hitchin
money-bag £17 - £20/hour
Posted: 31 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 30 August 2026
Ref: 225439404

CNC Turner (Setter/Operator)

Join a quality-focused machining team producing repeat, conforming components to tight specifications, supporting on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery to customers.



The role

You''ll set and operate CNC turning machines (FANUC-controlled, Nakamura lathes), ensuring consistent quality and supporting stable, repeatable production. You''ll also contribute to continuous improvement and, where needed, help define best practice for new or developing jobs.



Key responsibilities

  • Set and operate CNC turning machines to spec and agreed instructions
  • Measure/check parts to confirm conformance before first-off submission
  • Produce first-off batches for First Article approval
  • Support first production parts through FAIR and/or PPAP requirements
  • Help establish stable, repeatable production processes (methods, tooling, documentation)
  • Suggest continuous improvement ideas and implement approved changes
  • Communicate clearly with the team and relevant departments
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping and safe working practices at all times
  • Support other tasks where your skills are needed across the shop


Required experience

  • Proven CNC turning experience (setter/operator level)
  • Strong quality mindset and ability to work to specifications and instructions
  • Comfortable working to realistic deadlines while maintaining standards


Ideal / desirable

  • Time-served engineering apprenticeship
  • FANUC control experience
  • Experience working to control plans
  • 5S / Lean manufacturing exposure
  • AS9100 knowledge/experience (advantageous)






Our values

We put people, teamwork, safety, and high standards first. We''re looking for someone proud of their work, supportive of others, and committed to delivering great quality and service.



Benefits & practical details

  • Permanent role
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Off-road site parking

This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

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