CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator
CV-LibraryOldham, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 21 October 2026
Apply NowLocation: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary: £17–£20 per hour (DOE) + shift allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – shift work
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Recruitment Agency: TK Recruitment
About the Role
TK Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner to join a well-established heavy engineering and precision manufacturing company based in Oldham.
The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC lathes, producing high-quality precision components for industries including aerospace, defence, nuclear and oil & gas.
This role involves machining medium-to-large components, with a mixture of bespoke, one-off and batch production work.
Key Responsibilities
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Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines.
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Work with Fanuc controls or similar CNC operating systems.
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Manufacture precision components from detailed engineering drawings.
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Machine medium-to-large steel and engineering components.
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Carry out tooling selection, machine setups and programme adjustments.
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Perform turning operations including facing, boring, threading and profiling.
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Work to tight tolerances and maintain high-quality standards.
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Inspect completed components using micrometers, verniers and other measuring equipment.
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Work independently on complex and varied engineering projects.
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Maintain a safe and organised working environment.
Requirements
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Proven experience as a CNC Turner, Programmer, Setter or Operator.
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Strong CNC turning experience, ideally including programming.
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Fanuc control experience preferred, although other controls will be considered.
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Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
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Experience machining medium-to-large components advantageous.
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Confident carrying out machine setups, tool changes and offsets.
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Experience working on bespoke or low-volume engineering components.
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Good understanding of machining tolerances and quality inspection.
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Willingness to work shifts.
What's on Offer
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Competitive hourly pay depending on experience.
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Additional shift allowance.
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Permanent, full-time employment.
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Established engineering company with modern machining facilities.
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Varied work involving technically challenging components.
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Long-term career opportunities.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced CNC Turner looking for a permanent opportunity in Oldham, we'd like to hear from you.
TK Recruitment
Salary: £17–£20 per hour (DOE) + shift allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – shift work
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Recruitment Agency: TK Recruitment
About the Role
TK Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner to join a well-established heavy engineering and precision manufacturing company based in Oldham.
The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC lathes, producing high-quality precision components for industries including aerospace, defence, nuclear and oil & gas.
This role involves machining medium-to-large components, with a mixture of bespoke, one-off and batch production work.
Key Responsibilities
*
Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines.
*
Work with Fanuc controls or similar CNC operating systems.
*
Manufacture precision components from detailed engineering drawings.
*
Machine medium-to-large steel and engineering components.
*
Carry out tooling selection, machine setups and programme adjustments.
*
Perform turning operations including facing, boring, threading and profiling.
*
Work to tight tolerances and maintain high-quality standards.
*
Inspect completed components using micrometers, verniers and other measuring equipment.
*
Work independently on complex and varied engineering projects.
*
Maintain a safe and organised working environment.
Requirements
*
Proven experience as a CNC Turner, Programmer, Setter or Operator.
*
Strong CNC turning experience, ideally including programming.
*
Fanuc control experience preferred, although other controls will be considered.
*
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
*
Experience machining medium-to-large components advantageous.
*
Confident carrying out machine setups, tool changes and offsets.
*
Experience working on bespoke or low-volume engineering components.
*
Good understanding of machining tolerances and quality inspection.
*
Willingness to work shifts.
What's on Offer
*
Competitive hourly pay depending on experience.
*
Additional shift allowance.
*
Permanent, full-time employment.
*
Established engineering company with modern machining facilities.
*
Varied work involving technically challenging components.
*
Long-term career opportunities.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced CNC Turner looking for a permanent opportunity in Oldham, we'd like to hear from you.
TK Recruitment