Manual Turner

Team Jobs are currently recruiting for Skilled or Indentured Skilled Manual Turners to join our client at their Yeovil site. This is an exciting opportunity to work on precision aerospace equipment in a safety-critical environment, as part of an empowered and supportive team.

Working within a team environment and reporting directly to the Team Lead, you will be responsible for the manual turning of aerospace components in line with Manufacturing Instructions, Specifications, and Customer/Regulatory requirements.

About the Role

As a Manual Turner, you will manufacture aerospace components from start to finish using centre lathes, ensuring all work meets strict quality, safety, and delivery standards.

This is a hands-on, highly skilled role where precision, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of aerospace standards are essential.

Pay Rate: £22.41 p/h/ £22.84 after 12 weeks

Location:

Yeovil, Somerset

Working hours:

Week 1 - Monday to Thursday (07:00 to 15:30) & Friday (07:00 to 13:00)
Week 2 - Monday to Thursday (15:30 to 00:00)

Key Responsibilities

Setting and operating 2-axis centre lathes to produce bespoke aerospace components

Manufacturing parts from start to finish to aerospace specifications

Interpreting engineering drawings and following process documentation

Carrying out Operator Control of Quality (OCQ), including stamping to confirm assemblies meet company and customer standards

Ensuring on-time delivery by completing work to the required quality and schedule

Working effectively within a lean manufacturing environment

Collaborating with Designers, Engineers, and team members to achieve production goals

Maintaining high Health & Safety standards at all times

Qualifications & Experience

Engineering Apprenticeship (desirable but not essential)

Proven machining experience, specifically Manual Turning (or similar machining background)

Skilled in the use of hand measuring equipment including:

Verniers

Micrometers

Thread gauges

Plug gauges

Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices

Experience working within company processes and procedures

Background in a customer-focused, target-driven environment

Skills & Attributes

Understanding of aerospace practices and the importance of safety-critical work

PC literate (training on company systems provided)

Strong teamwork skills with the ability to use initiative

Flexible and proactive approach

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Ability to work in a structured, quality-driven environment

Please note that a drug screening is required as part of the pre-employment process.

Due to security requirements on this site all worker's nationality needs to be UK, EU or NATO.

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