Manual Turner
CV-LibraryBN27, Nash Street, East SussexpermanentPosted: 26 March 2026
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Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!
Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!
For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.
We are now recruiting for a Manual Turner to operate our manual lathes and turning machines! You will be responsible for manufacturing small components using a wide variety of machines.
Additionally, as our Manual Turner, you will:
* Work to very high tolerances.
* Follow engineering drawings.
* Ensure that components are machines to the correct specification.
* Complete all relevant documentation.
* Carry out basic inspection of completed parts.
* Adhere to health and safety requirements at all times.
* Work to high standard of quality finishing components.
In order to be successful in this role it’s essential that you have / are:
* Previous experience working with manual lathes / turning machines.
* Previous experience of working within a machine shop.
* A good understanding of engineering drawings.
* The ability to work with very high tolerances.
* Time served with experience in using manual lathes and turning machines for the purposes of producing metal components.
Experience of milling would be an advantage!
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.
No agencies please
Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!
Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!
For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.
We are now recruiting for a Manual Turner to operate our manual lathes and turning machines! You will be responsible for manufacturing small components using a wide variety of machines.
Additionally, as our Manual Turner, you will:
* Work to very high tolerances.
* Follow engineering drawings.
* Ensure that components are machines to the correct specification.
* Complete all relevant documentation.
* Carry out basic inspection of completed parts.
* Adhere to health and safety requirements at all times.
* Work to high standard of quality finishing components.
In order to be successful in this role it’s essential that you have / are:
* Previous experience working with manual lathes / turning machines.
* Previous experience of working within a machine shop.
* A good understanding of engineering drawings.
* The ability to work with very high tolerances.
* Time served with experience in using manual lathes and turning machines for the purposes of producing metal components.
Experience of milling would be an advantage!
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.
No agencies please