Cnc Turner Programmer
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,568 to £39,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | BB5 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 539356-65507 |
Summary
Job Title: CNC Turner – Fanuc Controls (Small Components)
Location: Accrington
Department: Machine Shop
Salary: £16.50 – £19.00 per hour depending on experience + shift allowance (TBC)
Working Hours: 38 hours per week
Overtime: x1.5
Working Pattern:
⦠Monday to Thursday 6:55am – 4:55pm
⦠38 hours per week
⦠Shift allowance (if applicable) to be confirmed
About the Role:
⦠Manufacture small precision components to customer specifications
⦠Work from detailed engineering drawings and offline programming documents
⦠Play a key role in maintaining production quality, accuracy, and efficiency
⦠Work within a fast-paced precision machining environment
Machines to be Set & Operated:
⦠CNC Turning Centres with Fanuc controls
⦠Multi-axis CNC lathes (live tooling preferred)
Key Responsibilities:
⦠Set and operate CNC turning machines with Fanuc controls
⦠Manufacture small batch and medium batch precision components
⦠Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
⦠Set tooling, touch off tools, and set work offsets
⦠Adjust speeds, feeds, and offsets to maintain tight tolerances
⦠Change tools/inserts and monitor tool wear
⦠Download, prove out, and save CNC programs
⦠Use measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, and thread gauges
⦠Inspect components to ensure they meet drawing specifications
⦠Report any quality or production issues to supervisor or inspector
⦠Carry out routine machine maintenance and housekeeping
⦠Maintain a safe and tidy working environment
⦠Contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
Requirements:
⦠Minimum 3–5 years’ experience setting and operating CNC turning machines
⦠Strong experience with Fanuc controls
⦠Experience machining small precision components
⦠Ability to work to tight tolerances
⦠Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
⦠Experience working to production targets and deadlines
⦠High attention to detail
⦠Self-motivated and reliable
Desirable:
⦠Experience with live tooling and multi-axis lathes
⦠Experience in a precision engineering or subcontract environment
⦠Forklift truck training preferred
Benefits:
⦠Company pension scheme
⦠244 hours holiday per year
⦠Flexible working patterns
⦠Health Cash Plan (after successful probation)
⦠Death in Service benefit (3 x annual salary)
⦠Free on-site parking
What Next?
If you have the experience and this sounds like the right fit, site visits are encouraged so you can meet the team and see the workshop first-hand.
Contact: Antony Brunn on 07881 297172 or email abrunn@wftech.co.uk to arrange a visit or for more information.
Immediate starts available!
About Us:
WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in-demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
Our Specialist Consultants have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer the best advice on your next step. We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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