CNC Sliding Head Turner

Elevation People Solutions
Leeds
CNC Sliding Head Turner (Citizen / Star / Tornos)

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: From £38,000 per annum + overtime (potential earnings up to £60,000)
Bonus: 10% sign-on bonus + company-wide bonus scheme
Shifts: Day and night shifts available with shift premiums
Sector: Precision Engineering / Aerospace / Medical / Advanced Manufacturing

The Opportunity

We are recruiting experienced CNC Sliding Head Turners to join a state-of-the-art precision engineering facility producing high-spec, tight tolerance components used within aerospace, medical and advanced manufacturing sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern, high investment environment equipped with advanced CNC machinery, robotics and automated systems.

The business offers strong earning potential through overtime, bonus incentives and long-term career progression within a quality-driven engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Programming, setting and operating Sliding Head CNC lathes

* Machine setup including tooling, fixtures, guide bushes and offsets

* Editing and optimising CNC programs (G-code and/or CAM)

* Producing high precision components to tight tolerances

* First-off inspection and in-process quality checks

* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings including GD&T

* Troubleshooting machining issues and improving cycle efficiency

* Maintaining quality standards within ISO regulated environments

* Ensuring components meet dimensional and surface finish specifications

* Working with materials including stainless steel, titanium and aluminium

Candidate Requirements

* Proven experience as a CNC Sliding Head Turner

* Experience working with machines such as Citizen, Star, Tornos or similar

* Strong understanding of precision machining principles

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

* Experience working to tight tolerances

* Strong attention to detail and quality standards

* Ability to work independently and as part of a skilled team

Why Apply?

* Brand new precision engineering facility

* Significant investment in technology and advanced CNC machinery

* Opportunity to work on complex high-value components

* Excellent earning potential through overtime

* 10% sign-on bonus available

* Company bonus scheme

* Modern, clean working environment

* Long-term career development opportunities

* Fixed Day, Afternoon and night shift options available

If you are an experienced CNC Sliding Head Turner looking to join a forward-thinking engineering business offering strong earning potential and career progression, we would be keen to speak with you
Posted 2026-04-21

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