CNC Turner

  • Elevation Recruitment Group
  • Sheffield, Yorkshire
  • May 12, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Elevation Recruitment are working with a well-established precision engineering business in Sheffield, looking for a skilled CNC Turner to join their team. This is a hands-on role producing medium to large turned components to customer specifications, using both manual and CNC lathes.

Location: SheffieldSalary: Up to £19.30 per hourShifts: Days Shift (Mon-Thurs 08:00-16:30, Fri 08:00-14:30) + Overtime

Responsibilities

  • Operate manual and CNC lathes using Heidenhain or Fanuc controls
  • Machine medium to large components using steadies, cap centres, and thimbles
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
  • Programme CNC turning machines and set up tooling
  • Ensure all equipment is prepared, fit for purpose, and maintained
  • Maintain quality, safety, and clean work areas
  • Record production progress using Epicor MES
  • Suggest improvements to processes and routing where appropriate
  • Follow calibration schedules and company procedures
  • Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement initiative

Requirements

  • Time-served CNC/Manual Turner with experience on medium to large components
  • Proven experience with Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience writing and editing CNC turning programs
  • Flexible and willing to operate different machines as needed
  • Team player, reliable, and dependable
  • Willingness to work overtime and potential shift work

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (3 days allocated for Christmas shutdown)
  • Company pension (5% employer contribution + salary sacrifice option)
  • Westfield cash plan
  • Death in service cover
  • Profit share bonus
  • Salary sacrifice schemes