CNC Turner
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Location: Based 10 mins from Croydon / Coulsdon area
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (1-hour lunch)
Contract: Permanent
You must be based within 40 minutes commute of CR5 postcode.
Join a tight-knit team at a growing UK manufacturer where continuous improvement is part of the daily routine.
This is your chance to step into a precision engineering environment where quality matters and no two days are the same. You’ll work on small batch components using top-end machinery, with the chance to upskill in CNC alignment and programming over time.
The work culture? Supportive, hands-on and refreshingly different. Daily team huddles, a company-wide lean mindset and a culture of “how can we make this better?” make this a standout opportunity for CNC professionals who want to grow.
What’s on offer:
* Up to £50,000 salary depending on experience
* Monday–Friday day shift with no night work
* 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Overtime paid at standard rate for the first hour and time-and-a-half thereafter
* Ongoing training – informal mentoring plus formal CNC courses
* Daily lean practices, including stretch sessions and team huddles
* A role where your voice and ideas are actually heard
CNC Turner Duties:
* Operating and setting a Nakamura AS200L twin-spindle lathe (Fanuc controls)
* Working to tight tolerances on small batch production
* Performing in-process checks using micrometers, verniers, gauges, etc.
* Supporting other areas of the workshop when machines are running (such as anodising)
* Taking part in continuous improvement activities across tooling, layout, and setups
* Developing programming skills over time (Fusion 360 used in-house)
CNC Turner Profile:
* 3+ years’ experience operating and setting CNC lathes
* Confident with Fanuc controls and basic offsets/setups
* Competent in self-inspection and understanding tolerances
* Interest in developing programming skills (training provided)
* A hands-on team player with a keen eye for detail
* Based within 40 mins of CR5 postcode
This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer that still holds onto its family-run roots. You'll be trusted, developed and genuinely valued.
Interested? Press apply today