Full job descriptionCNC Sliding Head Turner - Programmer/Setter/Operator
At a glance :
*Role: Program, set and operate a Citizen sliding-head lathe (end-to-end ownership from prove-out to production)
*Pay: Competitive salary (DOE) + overtime
*Hours: Permanent, full-time; days
*Environment: Clean, modern Precision engineering company, safety-first, quality-focused
The role (why you’d want it):
If you’re an experienced Sliding Head Turner who enjoys owning jobs from setup through to stable production, this is a hands-on role where you’ll be trusted to optimise programs, improve cycle times, and deliver right-first-time quality.
Key responsibilities (what you’ll be doing):
*Program, set and operate a Citizen sliding-head CNC lathe, including prove-outs and first-off approvals.
*Edit/optimise CNC programs at the machine (ISO/G-code) to improve efficiency and tool life.
*Complete full set-ups: tooling, offsets, workholding, guide bush selection, bar feed setup and tool touch-offs.
*Produce components to drawing/spec, meeting quality, cost and delivery targets.
*Carry out in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and complete QC/SPC records.
*Identify and resolve machining issues (surface finish, chatter, tool wear, dimensional drift).
*Support basic maintenance, fault finding and machine care.
*Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards and contribute to continuous improvement.
Salary & benefits:
*Competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus overtime and shift premiums where applicable.
*Pension, holiday entitlement, and training/development support.
*Long-term, stable opportunity with progression potential.
Working conditions & shifts:
*Permanent, full-time, on-site manufacturing role.
*Shift pattern to be confirmed (typical options: days / 2-shift / nights).
*Overtime may be required during peak workloads.
Required skills & qualifications:
*Proven experience as a Sliding Head / Swiss-type CNC Turner (programming + setting + operating).
*Citizen experience beneficial but any sliding head(STAR?) experience considered.
*Confident reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances (GD&T awareness beneficial).
*Strong understanding of cutting tools, feeds/speeds and process control.
*Competent with precision measurement and inspection techniques.
*Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering/Machining preferred.
Desirable:
*Offline programming / CAM exposure.
*Experience machining stainless steels, exotic alloys or engineering plastics.
*Live tooling, sub-spindle or multi-axis sliding-head experience.
About the company:
A specialist precision engineering manufacturer producing high-quality turned components, operating a safety-first and quality-driven culture with a focus on continuous improvement.


This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.