CNC Turner

Thorp Arch, Wetherby | £32,000–£36,000 (DOE) | Permanent | Days

A precision engineering business near Wetherby is looking for a CNC Turner to join its team. You’ll be working on a mix of batch production and R&D work across aerospace, telecoms, and automotive sectors – varied work with plenty of overtime available for those who want it.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Setting and operating HAAS and Doosan CNC lathes (multi-spindle)
  • Working across batch sizes from one-offs through to 1,000+ off
  • Supporting R&D and prototype work alongside standard production
  • Programming at the machine (for those with programming experience)

What you need:

  • Proven CNC turning experience
  • Fanuc and/or Haas controls ideal
  • Confident setting and operating CNC lathes
  • Ability to work from engineering drawings
  • Programming experience desirable but not essential – salary reflects both levels

What’s on offer:

  • £32,000 (setter/operator) or £36,000 (with programming experience)
  • Monthly performance bonus: £50 – £400
  • Weekday overtime – base rate + £6.50 p/h after 10 hours
  • Saturday overtime – base rate + £6.50 p/h
  • Sunday overtime – double time
  • Bank holidays – double time plus day in lieu
  • Days: 07:30 – 16:00, Mon – Thu / 07:30 – 15:00 Fri
  • Permanent role with steady, consistent workload

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