Manual Turner

Ready to take pride in precision engineering at the highest level?
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer who thrives on working to tight tolerances and wants to be part of a company that truly values craftsmanship, innovation, and collaboration.

Join an advanced engineering organisation at the forefront of its field, where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of ground-breaking technologies used by the global scientific community. You’ll be working in an environment where quality is paramount, ideas are shared, and continuous improvement is encouraged.

The Role As a Manual Turner, you will be a vital part of the manufacturing team, responsible for producing high-quality, precision-engineered components. Your work will have a direct impact on the performance and reliability of highly specialised products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and operating manual turning machines to produce components in line with detailed engineering drawings and specifications
• Monitoring machine performance and making precise adjustments to ensure consistent accuracy and adherence to tight tolerances
• Inspecting finished components using appropriate measuring equipment to ensure they meet exact quality standards
• Working closely with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities to optimise manufacturing processes and improve efficiency
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment, fully adhering to company health and safety protocols

The Candidate Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Manual Turner within a precision engineering environment
• Experience with manual milling would be advantageous but is not essential
• Demonstrated success in producing complex components to high levels of precision and quality

Skills:

• Strong, hands-on knowledge of manual turning techniques and machinery operation
• Good understanding of a range of materials, cutting tools, and machining processes
• Competence in using precision measuring instruments to verify accuracy and quality
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve machining challenges
• High attention to detail and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional workmanship

Location & Working Hours Based at a brand-new, purpose-built manufacturing facility in East Sussex, the company is entering an exciting new phase of growth and development—making this a great time to join and make an impact.

• 37-hour working week
• Flexible working hours available
• Early finish at 12 noon every Friday, supporting a great work-life balance

Interview Process Recruitment South East will manage the initial screening and interview stages. Successful candidates will then be invited to attend a formal interview with the company.

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