CNC Turner in Durham

CNC Turner

Location: Durham

Shift Pattern: Rotating Double Shift

Pay Rate: £16.00 – £20.00 per hour + 20% shift allowance (DOE)

Are you an experienced CNC Turner looking for a well-paid role with a clear shift pattern and modern CNC lathes? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business in Durham, producing high-quality precision components.

You’ll be working on Mazak, Haas, and Doosan CNC lathes, with a varied workload and strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Shift Pattern & Pay

• 36.33 hours per week – rotating double shift
• Week 1:
• Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am – 12:00pm
• Week 2:
• Monday – Thursday: 2:00pm – 11:25pm
• Pay: £16.00 – £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Additional: 20% shift allowance paid on top of basic rate

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting up and operating CNC turning machines
• Working with Mazak, Haas, and Doosan lathes
• Selecting tooling and setting machines for production
• Producing precision components to tight tolerances
• Inspecting parts against engineering drawings
• Carrying out routine machine and tooling maintenance
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner
• Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Strong knowledge of turning processes and techniques
• Experience using measuring equipment for quality inspection
• Reliable, flexible, and quality-focused approach
• Willingness to work rotating shifts

Your Experience

Essential:

• Apprentice-trained, time-served engineer
• Hands-on CNC turning experience in a precision manufacturing environment
• Experience working to AS9100 or similar quality standards
• Good understanding of health, safety, and quality requirements

Desirable:

• Ability to program or part-program at the machine
• Problem-solving skills
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement activities

Why Apply?

• Strong hourly rates with 20% shift allowance
• Modern CNC lathes including Mazak, Haas, and Doosan
• Structured rotating shift pattern
• Secure, long-term opportunity