CNC Sliding Head Turner / Setter-Operator
ABS Talent
Fareham · posted 1 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 a year
Job type
permanent
Location
Fareham, England
CNC Sliding Head Turner / Setter-Operator (Citizen) | Fareham | Permanent | Days
A well-established precision engineering manufacturer in
Fareham
is looking to add skilled
CNC Sliding Head Turner Setter/Operators
to its machining team, following continued growth. The company produces high-specification precision components for the
aerospace, defence, nuclear, space and oil & gas
sectors
small-batch, tight-tolerance, high-variety work. The role: Setting and operating
CNC sliding head lathes
Citizen
experience highly desirable Working on
Fanuc
controls to tight tolerances, right first time Bar-fed production of precision components across a range of exotic and standard materials First-off and in-process inspection using standard measuring equipment Tooling, offset adjustment and maintaining quality throughout the run We're looking for someone with: Proven
CNC sliding head (Swiss-type)
turning experience
Citizen highly preferred Confidence on
Fanuc
controls Ability to read engineering drawings and hold tight tolerances A background in precision, subcontract or high-spec manufacturing Time-served or equivalent hands-on experience In return: Permanent role, day shift Competitive salary (£40,000+ depending on experience) Established, growing business with high-quality, varied work Stable, long-term environment in a specialist manufacturing sector Commutable from Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport, Southampton, Whiteley and surrounding areas. Please note: applicants must be able to satisfy the compliance and eligibility checks required for this site.
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Fareham
is looking to add skilled
CNC Sliding Head Turner Setter/Operators
to its machining team, following continued growth. The company produces high-specification precision components for the
aerospace, defence, nuclear, space and oil & gas
sectors
small-batch, tight-tolerance, high-variety work. The role: Setting and operating
CNC sliding head lathes
Citizen
experience highly desirable Working on
Fanuc
controls to tight tolerances, right first time Bar-fed production of precision components across a range of exotic and standard materials First-off and in-process inspection using standard measuring equipment Tooling, offset adjustment and maintaining quality throughout the run We're looking for someone with: Proven
CNC sliding head (Swiss-type)
turning experience
Citizen highly preferred Confidence on
Fanuc
controls Ability to read engineering drawings and hold tight tolerances A background in precision, subcontract or high-spec manufacturing Time-served or equivalent hands-on experience In return: Permanent role, day shift Competitive salary (£40,000+ depending on experience) Established, growing business with high-quality, varied work Stable, long-term environment in a specialist manufacturing sector Commutable from Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport, Southampton, Whiteley and surrounding areas. Please note: applicants must be able to satisfy the compliance and eligibility checks required for this site.
TPBN1_UKTJ