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Machinist - Fitter / Turner (Manual & CNC)

Job details
Posting date: 20 August 2025
Salary: £32,711 per year
Additional salary information: Plus Overtime & Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 5TH
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BBBH34811_1755687419

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Summary

Machinist - Fitter / Turner (Manual & CNC)

Cardiff | £16.13 per hour plus Overtime Premiums | Permanent | Full-Time

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a highly respected and long-established engineering and fabrication company based in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Fitter / Turner to join a growing business with a strong reputation across a wide range of sectors, including Renewable Energy, Construction, Manufacturing, Flood Defence, Automotive, and more.

What's on Offer:
  • Permanent full-time position.
  • £16.13 per hour plus premium overtime:

  • Time and a half after standard hours.
  • Double time on Sundays and bank holidays.
32 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Excellent long-term opportunity with a forward-thinking company. Hours of Work:
  • Monday to Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm.
  • Friday: 8am - 3pm.
  • Total: 39-hour week.
Key Responsibilities:

You'll work in a skilled machine shop and will be responsible for the precision machining, turning, milling, and fitting of high-spec components for various industries.

  • Operate manual lathes (e.g. Colchester Mascot 1600, Binns and Berry Trident L850).
  • Operate a Correa manual milling machine with 3-axis Heidenhain digital screen.
  • Set up and use radial arm drills.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
  • Work to high standards of accuracy and finish.
Requirements:
  • Time-served Fitter / Turner with proven manual machining experience.
  • Strong knowledge of both manual and CNC operations.
  • Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
  • Proactive and solution-focused attitude.
  • Strong team player with a 'can-do' mindset.
Desirable Skills (Not Essential):
  • Experience using and programming XYZ 1100 CNC Lathes.
  • Programming and operating 3-axis CNC milling machines.
  • General mechanical fitting skills.
  • Forklift licence and gantry crane operation experience.
Apply Now!

If you're a skilled Machinist / Fitter Turner looking to join a secure and forward-thinking company with excellent working conditions and long-term potential, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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