CNC Turner in Manchester

Why Join Torkington Engineers?

• Market leading sub-contract precision engineers producing components for blue-chip clients in a variety of sectors.
• Starting pay of up to £28.00/hour (rising with further experience to £31.00/hour for our highest skilled engineers).
• Stable loyal team with average service of 18+ years in a clean, modern, well-invested workshop.
• Genuine career progression opportunities, ongoing training and annual pay reviews.
• Permanent positions only – we invest in our people for the long term.

Company Overview

Torkington Engineers is a market-leading sub-contract precision machine shop in Trafford Park, Manchester, manufacturing precision machined components for blue-chip clients in various sectors including Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Nuclear, Water Treatment, Food and Defence. Established in 1949, we have an unrivalled reputation for Quality, Service and On-time delivery and are proud to be considered a premier employer in the North West, offering permanent shop floor and office-based positions to Engineers wanting to join our winning team.

Role Overview

The potential for growth in our business is huge; therefore we have opportunities for CNC Turners who have experience in programming, setting and operating in a busy and dynamic workshop environment. Our company is committed to investing in its workforce. Training and development plans are available to all new employees to provide them with the opportunity to reach their full potential and earn higher rates of pay. Full support and training will be offered to successful candidates from our shop floor management team, to assist in the adjustment from other machine shop environments. Our informal interview process includes a tour of our facilities.

Candidate Profile

• Apprentice trained with a suitable work history.
• Experienced working to tight tolerances and meeting Customers' exacting requirements.
• Possess a good working knowledge of writing programs on the machine.
• Team player with a positive “Can-Do”, methodical and solutions-based approach.
• Comfortable working to systems and procedures, but able to think clearly and independently.
• Able to communicate with colleagues at all levels and be committed to always helping move the business forwards.
• Able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before commencing employment.

Pay, Conditions and Opportunities

• Starting hourly rates of pay up to £28.00/hour dependent on experience and ability (equivalent to £67,900 per annum, based on 6 hours of overtime per week).
• Rates of pay of up to £31.00/hour available with further experience for our highest skilled engineers.
• Bonus scheme.
• 38.5 hours basic working week. Basic hours are Mon – Thu 07.00-15.45 (30 mins unpaid lunch break) and Fri 07.00-12.30. Opportunity to request to move start time to either 06:00 or 06:30.
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• Long-term sick pay scheme, fully funded by the company.
• Career development opportunities for candidates ambitious to progress their career.

Benefits

• Join a company committed to developing the skills of their employees, with training and development plans available for Skilled Engineers.
• Opportunities for progression from the workshop into office and sales-based roles.
• Long established and diverse client base, motivated and committed to us expanding our business.
• Modern, positive working environment, in all areas of the business.
• Air-conditioned canteen.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Company sponsored social events throughout the year.
• Long service reward scheme.
• 24 hour health support via online/telephone for staff members and members of their household.
• Life insurance covering accidental death, inside or outside of work.
• Company pension.

Please feel free to apply for this role via this job advertisement or alternatively call Nathan on 07725 445194 up to 6pm / 7 days for any questions and additional information.