Cnc Turner

Jackson Hogg is recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering business in East Cleveland with over 60 years in operation. Supplying into defence, marine, rail, and power generation including international exports, this is a business with genuine heritage, continued investment in modern machinery, and a track record of developing skilled machinists into long-term careers. This role exists due to sustained workload and growth across large-component machining. You’ll be responsible for setting, programming, and operating large CNC vertical boring machines and turning equipment, producing high-value, large-scale components. This is not production line work it’s one-off and short-run machining where accuracy, judgement, and experience matter. You’ll be working from raw material through to finished component, often on large and technically challenging parts. Machines & Capability * CNC Vertical Borers * Turning diameters from 2.0m up to 6.8m * Lathes & Equipment * Alpha Colchester XT 1550 * Shibaura TUE-150S vertical boring / turning mills * Lifting Capacity * Handling components up to 70 tonnes * Materials Machined * Mild steel * Duplex * Inconel * Aluminium * Nickel alloys What We’re Looking For * Time-served machinist with a recognised apprenticeship * Strong experience on vertical borers, large lathes, or CNC turning centres * Ability to set and run one-off jobs independently from engineering drawings * CNC programming capability (conversational or offline – Fanuc experience beneficial) * Confident in manual measurement and inspection of large components * Strong understanding of tolerances, finishes, and machining strategy * A quality-first mindset, this work involves high-value, safety-critical components What’s on Offer * £21.19 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance and nights premium) * Overtime paid at £26.96 per hour * Health cash plan and life assurance * Subsidised canteen * Free on-site parking and cycle storage * Cycle to work and tech scheme * Pension scheme * Long-service and recognition awards * Structured competency framework with genuine progression opportunities