Cnc Turner

Jackson Hogg is recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering business in East Cleveland with over 60 years in operation.

Supplying into defence, marine, rail, and power generation including international exports, this is a business with genuine heritage, continued investment in modern machinery, and a track record of developing skilled machinists into long-term careers.

This role exists due to sustained workload and growth across large-component machining.

You’ll be responsible for setting, programming, and operating large CNC vertical boring machines and turning equipment, producing high-value, large-scale components.

This is not production line work it’s one-off and short-run machining where accuracy, judgement, and experience matter. You’ll be working from raw material through to finished component, often on large and technically challenging parts.

Machines & Capability

* CNC Vertical Borers

* Turning diameters from 2.0m up to 6.8m

* Lathes & Equipment

* Alpha Colchester XT 1550

* Shibaura TUE-150S vertical boring / turning mills

* Lifting Capacity

* Handling components up to 70 tonnes

* Materials Machined

* Mild steel

* Duplex

* Inconel

* Aluminium

* Nickel alloys

What We’re Looking For

* Time-served machinist with a recognised apprenticeship

* Strong experience on vertical borers, large lathes, or CNC turning centres

* Ability to set and run one-off jobs independently from engineering drawings

* CNC programming capability (conversational or offline – Fanuc experience beneficial)

* Confident in manual measurement and inspection of large components

* Strong understanding of tolerances, finishes, and machining strategy

* A quality-first mindset, this work involves high-value, safety-critical components

What’s on Offer

* £20.91 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance and nights premium)

* Overtime paid at £25.68 per hour

* Health cash plan and life assurance

* Subsidised canteen

* Free on-site parking and cycle storage

* Cycle to work and tech scheme

* Pension scheme

* Long-service and recognition awards

* Structured competency framework with genuine progression opportunities
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed