Manual Turner

Manual Turner Pay - £16 - £18 an hour Hours - Full-time (39 hours per week - Overtime available) Shift and schedule – Monday - Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 15:00 Location - Dewsbury, WF12 Benefits * Company pension * On-site parking Experience * Centre Lathe Turning: 4 years (required) Skills * Machining (required) * Milling * Mechanical knowledge Job Description: Manual Turner A well-established hydraulic engineering company based in Dewsbury is looking to recruit a skilled Manual Turner to join its modern and well-equipped machine shop. With over 35 years of experience in the fluid power industry, the company specialises in the design, manufacture, supply and repair of high-quality hydraulic equipment including cylinders, pumps, motors, valves and power packs. The business focuses on specialist, high-end bespoke work and low-volume production, offering an interesting and varied workload rather than repetitive mass production. The Role Working within a large in-house engineering and hydraulics workshop, you will be responsible for producing precision-machined components, mainly one-off and small batch parts (1–10 pieces) used in hydraulic cylinders and associated equipment. This role would suit someone who enjoys precision work, problem-solving and variety, as much of the work is bespoke and requires a high level of skill and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities * Operating manual lathes to produce precision components * Producing one-off and small batch components * Working from engineering drawings and samples * Carrying out screw cutting and general turning operations * Managing your own workload and working to production schedules * Maintaining high quality and accuracy standards What We’re Looking For * Previous experience as a Manual Turner / Manual Machinist * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings * Experience producing bespoke or low-volume components * Ideally some experience with NC lathe work * A proactive and self-motivated approach to work What’s On Offer * Competitive salary (depending on experience) * Overtime opportunities available * Modern, well-equipped machine shop * Supportive engineering team environment * Varied and interesting work on specialist hydraulic equipment * Long-term stability with an established engineering business * Part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate If you are an experienced Manual Turner looking to work on high-quality bespoke engineering projects within a well-established and respected company, we would love to hear from you