Manual Turner

Manual Machinist (Centre Lathe) Days

£18.00 £20.00 per hour Permanent Engineering Company

At Ambitek, we specialise in placing skilled professionals within the Manufacturing, Engineering, Distribution and Construction sectors. We work closely with reputable employers who offer stable employment, strong working environments and genuine long-term career opportunities.

Our Client

Our client is a world-class engineering and precision machining company with an excellent reputation in their specialist field. Due to continued growth and increased workload, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Manual Machinist / Centre Lathe Turner to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business during an exciting period of growth.

The Role Manual Machinist / Centre Lathe Turner

As a Manual Machinist, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Operating centre lathes of various sizes

• Manual turning of precision engineered components

• Working to tight tolerances and engineering drawings

• Producing one-off and small batch work

• Occasional use of CNC machines (training or previous experience beneficial)

• Maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy

This role is primarily manual machining focused, with some CNC machining exposure advantageous.

Pay, Shifts & Benefits

• £18.00 £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)

• Day shift role

• Stable, long-term opportunity

• Growing engineering business

Skills & Experience Required

To be considered for this Manual Machinist role, you must:

• Be apprentice trained as a Manual Machinist / Turner

• Have strong experience operating centre lathes

• Be confident reading engineering drawings

• Have experience working to fine tolerances

• CNC machining experience would be advantageous

• Be able to work day shifts

About Ambitek

Ambitek are specialist recruiters within the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors, recruiting for both permanent and temporary positions.

We look for the following from all candidates:

• Two recent work references

• Solid and consistent work history within the relevant trade

• Excellent timekeeping and attendance

If you are unsuccessful for this position, we will retain your details and contact you as soon as a suitable role becomes available.

Please ensure your CV is fully up to date, as this helps us match you with the most relevant machining and engineering opportunities.