Centre Lathe Turner

Centre Lathe Turner - Manual & CNC

Location: South Birmingham
Salary: £15.00-£17.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
Job Type: Permanent, full-time or part-timeHours: 39 hours per week, with flexible working hours available
The Role

We are looking for an experienced Centre Lathe Turner to join our client's team in the South Birmingham area on a permanent basis.

This is a varied machining role involving the manufacture of specialist components in low-batch quantities. The successful candidate will work on a range of special blanks for HSS taps and dies, with varying dimensions and specifications.

We are looking for someone confident in both manual turning and CNC machining, with the ability to programme, set and operate CNC turning equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out manual centre lathe turning operations.
Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines.
Manufacture specialist HSS tap and die blanks to varying dimensions.
Work from engineering drawings and specifications to produce accurate components.
Maintain high standards of quality and precision.
Work independently and manage varied, low-volume machining tasks.
Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Centre Lathe Turner or in a similar machining role.
Strong manual turning skills.
Experience with CNC part programming, setting and operating.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to precise tolerances.
A flexible, quality-focused approach to machining varied components.

Desirable but not essential:

Experience operating machining centres. Training can be provided for candidates who have the required turning skills but lack machining centre experience.

What's on Offer?

£15.00-£17.00 per hour, depending on experience and skill level.
Permanent position with a stable employer.
Flexible working hours.
39-hour working week, with part-time hours also considered.
33 days' annual leave, including statutory holidays.
Company sick pay scheme.
Varied, interesting work involving specialist, low-batch components.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Centre Lathe Turner with strong manual and CNC programming skills and are looking for a permanent role offering flexibility and varied work, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity in South Birmingham
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed