Job Title: Centre Lathe Turner
Salary: £30,500
Monday to Friday days
About Your New Company
My client is a well-established engineering services provider, known for delivering high-quality hydraulic solutions across the UK. Due to their success they are now looking for a skilled Centre Lathe Turner to join their ever-growing team.
About Your New Centre Lathe Turner Role
Based in a busy, well-equipped workshop, you’ll be responsible for machining a range of hydraulic components using manual centre lathes and milling machines (all with DROs). This is a hands-on engineering role where attention to detail and quality craftsmanship are essential.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
Machining hydraulic components using manual lathes and milling machines
Setting up manual machines for production
Reproducing components to precise customer specifications and tight tolerances
Using power hacksaws to prepare raw materials
Finishing components to match provided samples exactly
Performing general machine shop duties, including basic maintenance and cleanlinessRequirements for the Centre Lathe Turner Role
Proven experience using manual centre lathes and milling machines
Background in general machine shop operations
Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances
Strong attention to detail and quality standards
Self-motivated, punctual, and dependable
Experience working with hydraulic cylinders, rods, and tubes is a strong advantageWhat the Centre Lathe Turner Will Get in Return
Supportive workshop environment with experienced colleagues
20 days holiday + banks
Long-term career stability within a growing business
Opportunities to develop specialist hydraulic knowledge
Next Steps
If you’re interested in this Centre Lathe Turner position or would like to learn more, contact Shane at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed) or apply now with your most recent CV.
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