CNC Turner

Holt Engineering · Lymington, South East

CNC Turner at Holt Engineering, based in Lymington, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Lymington, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
18 Oct 2026
Sector
CNC Machinist

Reference https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/cnc-turner-123/

About the role

CNC Turner – Setter
Lymington | Days | 39 Hours | £35,000-£38,000
Are you an experienced CNC Turner looking for a new opportunity within a high-precision engineering environment?
 
We’re working with an established Lymington-based manufacturer supplying precision components and assemblies into sectors including aerospace, defence, nuclear, marine, oil & gas and telecommunications.
 
The role would suit an experienced CNC Turner who is confident setting and operating CNC lathes, with good knowledge of Mazak controls, technical drawings and machining processes.
 
Why consider it?
  • 39 hours per week
  • Monday–Thursday 6:45am–3:30pm
  • Friday 7:00am–1:00pm
  • 34 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Free on-site parking
  • Excellent pension and life assurance
  • Career and development opportunities
  • Health cash plan and wellbeing services
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Profit sharing scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Reward and recognition
 
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be responsible for setting and operating CNC lathes, ensuring components are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required specification.
The role will involve:
  • Setting and operating CNC lathes
  • Working with Mazak controls
  • Using set-up sheets, job cards and work instructions
  • Interpreting technical drawings and GD&T
  • Working with a range of materials and component types
  • Ensuring components are produced to the required quality standards
  • Following customer specifications and stage drawings
  • Making appropriate adjustments during production
  • Working safely and following company procedures
  • Supporting continuous improvement within the machine shop
 
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for an experienced CNC Turner / CNC Turning Setter / CNC Machinist with a strong background in precision engineering.
You’ll ideally have:
  • 3+ years’ CNC turning experience
  • Experience working with large components
  • 3+ years’ experience using Mazak controls
  • Strong CNC setting and operating skills
  • Programming knowledge would be advantageous
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Good understanding of GD&T
  • Experience working with different materials and machining applications
  • Ability to work from job cards, set-up sheets and work instructions
  • Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship would be desirable
 
The company
You’ll be joining an established precision engineering business in Lymington, manufacturing complex components, assemblies and kit sets for demanding industries. The business supplies into sectors including aerospace, defence, nuclear, marine and oil & gas, with a focus on high-quality manufacturing and continuous improvement.
 
Interested?
If you’re an experienced CNC Turner with strong Mazak setting and operating experience, this could be a great opportunity to join an established engineering business with excellent benefits and a day-shift working pattern.
 
Apply today or call/text Rio at Holt Engineering on [phone removed] for a quick chat about the role.
 

Reference: https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/cnc-turner-123/ · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 18 Oct 2026 · Listed via Holt Engineering

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