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Permanent

CNC Turner

Prime Appointments
Witham
money-bag £30000 - £41000/annum Depending on level of experience
Posted: 17 August 2026 (1 week ago)
Closing date: 16 September 2026
Ref: 225500728

CNC Turner / CNC Programmer Setter Operator

Location: Witham, Essex
Salary: -17.00 - -20.00 per hour, depending on experience + Overtime + Bonus
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

A successful subcontract precision engineering company is looking for an experienced CNC Turner / CNC Programmer Setter Operator to join their modern machine shop on a permanent basis.

The company supplies high-quality precision-machined components to the Aerospace, Motorsport, Medical, Oil & Gas and Commercial Engineering sectors. This role would suit an experienced CNC Turner, CNC Lathe Programmer, CNC Setter, CNC Operator or CNC Machinist who can programme, set and operate CNC lathes and manufacture components to tight tolerances.



The Role

As a CNC Turner / CNC Programmer Setter Operator, you will programme, set and operate CNC lathes, prove out new programmes and optimise machining cycles while producing precision components to customer specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Programme, set and operate CNC lathes and Doosan CNC Turning Centres
  • Prove out new CNC programmes and optimise machining cycle times
  • Manufacture precision components from engineering drawings
  • Produce components to tight tolerances, including 20 microns
  • Carry out first-off and in-process inspection
  • Ensure components meet customer quality standards and specifications
  • Maintain a safe, organised and efficient machine shop


Essential Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience as a CNC Turner, CNC Programmer, CNC Setter, CNC Operator or CNC Machinist
  • Experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience working to tight tolerances within a precision engineering environment
  • Knowledge of Doosan, Puma, Haas or similar CNC turning centres
  • Online CNC programming experience preferred; training is available
  • Apprentice-trained or time-served engineers are welcome
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality


Benefits

  • -17.00 - -20.00 per hour, depending on experience
  • Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
  • Regular overtime available
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Free on-site parking
  • 20 days'' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Permanent, stable position with a growing engineering company
  • Modern CNC machine shop with varied precision engineering work


Apply Today

If you''re an experienced CNC Turner / CNC Programmer Setter Operator looking for a permanent role with a growing precision engineering business, this is an excellent opportunity to work across varied, high-quality CNC turning projects.

Apply via the link today or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for further information.

Please note: Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

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