_{19th November, 2025}

Manual CNC Turner - Permanent Role
Location: Cwmbran
Hours: 36 hours per week. Monday-Thursday: 07:30-16:00 (½ hour lunch + 15-minute paid break) Friday: 07:30-11:30
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £15 an hour
Bonus: Performance-related bonus
 
We are currently seeking a Time-Served Manual / Semi-CNC Turner to join our client's engineering team in Cwmbran. This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability, excellent benefits, and the chance to work within an ISO9001-accredited environment.
 
The Role
The successful candidate will be involved in machining one-offs to small batches of components weighing up to 3 tonnes. Responsibilities include:

• Operating manual lathes and semi-CNC lathes
• Using a manual centre lathe and tooling to machine components to drawing specifications
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Complete tool setting, including understanding cutting speeds and feeds
• Using measurement and inspection equipment (verniers, micrometres, bore gauges, etc.)
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment in line with ISO9001 standards

Experience in milling or welding is highly desirable.
 
About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Is time served with proven experience on manual and/or semi-CNC lathes
• Ideally has milling and/or welding experience
• Has strong attention to detail and can work to tight tolerances
• Is competent in tool setting, with knowledge of cutting speeds and feeds
• Can confidently use measurement and inspection tools
• Has around 3 years' engineering experience (preferred)
• Is highly motivated, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a team

 
 
Benefits

• Permanent, full-time role
• Salary £26,000 - £28,000 DOE
• Performance-related bonus
• Company pension (after 3 months)
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Sick pay
• On-site parking
• Overtime available

 
JDR Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
 
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