CNC Operator

Skilled Experienced CNC Turner Location: Chorley Job Type: Temp to Perm Hours: 38 hours per week, 4-day working week Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 7:15am to 5:15pm (30-minute unpaid break) The Company Our client…

Pay rate £17.04/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 30 September 2026

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Skilled Experienced CNC Turner

Location: Chorley

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Hours: 38 hours per week, 4-day working week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 7:15am to 5:15pm (30-minute unpaid break)

The Company

Our client is a well-established precision engineering company based in Chorley, providing high-quality machined components to a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turner to join their skilled manufacturing team.

The Role

As a Skilled CNC Turner, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines to manufacture precision-engineered components to exact customer specifications. You will be expected to work independently, interpret technical engineering drawings and ensure all products meet the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Programming, setting and operating CNC Turning machines with Fanuc controls
Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and technical specifications
Selecting the correct tooling and machining methods for each job
Carrying out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks
Working independently to prioritise workloads and meet production deadlines
Maintaining a safe and organised working environment
Identifying and resolving machining or programming issues
Ensuring components meet quality and dimensional requirements

Candidate Requirements

CNC Turner with a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines
Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls
Ability to work from technical engineering drawings without supervision
Capable of working independently and managing your own workload
Experience machining a variety of materials to tight tolerances
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Positive, reliable and proactive approach to work

What's On Offer?

Competitive pay rate
Excellent 4-day working week
Opportunities for overtime when available
Supportive and established precision engineering environment
Temporary to permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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