Bennett & Game Recruitment
CNC Turner
CNC Turner at Bennett & Game Recruitment, based in Ilminster, South West England, paying £10.00 - £20.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £10.00 - £20.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Ilminster, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
25% below the typical rate for cnc machinist
Reference 57423616
About the role
Location: Ilminster, Somerset
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience + 20% shift premium
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:00am, Friday 10:00pm-5:00am
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Bennett & Game are currently working with a leading specialist engineering and optics manufacturer who are seeking an experienced CNC Turner / CNC Setter Operator to join their Ilminster facility on a permanent night shift.
This is an excellent opportunity for a CNC Turner with experience in precision engineering, with training available for candidates who have a strong CNC turning background but limited experience with Single Point Diamond Turning (SPDT).
CNC Turner - Role & Responsibilities- Setting and operating CNC Single Point Diamond Turning machinery
- Manufacturing ultra-precision components to extremely tight tolerances
- Interpreting engineering drawings, CAD data and surface finish specifications
- Selecting and handling specialist diamond tooling
- Achieving sub-micron tolerances and high-quality surface finishes
- Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspections
- Using precision metrology equipment to verify component quality
- Adjusting machine parameters to optimise quality, accuracy and cycle times
- Carrying out routine machine maintenance and fault diagnosis
- Maintaining accurate production and inspection records
- Working closely with Engineering, Metrology and Quality teams
- Previous experience operating CNC turning machinery
- Experience with Single Point Diamond Turning (SPDT) is advantageous but not essential
- CNC programming experience, including G-code or machine-specific controls, is desirable
- Strong understanding of engineering tolerances and surface finishes
- Experience working with precision materials such as aluminium, copper or nickel-based materials would be beneficial
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
- Comfortable working independently within a clean and controlled manufacturing environment
- 20% shift premium for night shift working
- Overtime paid at 1.5x after 39 hours and 2x on Sundays and Bank Holidays
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Company bonus scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- £500 employee referral bonus
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Reference: 57423616 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · Listed via Bennett & Game Recruitment
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