Manual Turner

Posted 09/03/26Reference Number: MAN1

Manual Turner

Pay – £16 – £18 an hour

Hours – Full-time (39 hours per week – Overtime available)

Shift and schedule – Monday – Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 15:00

Location – Dewsbury, WF12

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience

• Centre Lathe Turning: 4 years (required)

Skills

• Machining (required)
• Milling
• Mechanical knowledge

Job Description:

A well-established hydraulic engineering company based in Dewsbury is looking to recruit a skilled Manual Turner to join its modern and well-equipped machine shop.

With over 35 years of experience in the fluid power industry, the company specialises in the design, manufacture, supply and repair of high-quality hydraulic equipment including cylinders, pumps, motors, valves and power packs. The business focuses on specialist, high-end bespoke work and low-volume production, offering an interesting and varied workload rather than repetitive mass production.

The Role

Working within a large in-house engineering and hydraulics workshop, you will be responsible for producing precision-machined components, mainly one-off and small batch parts (1–10 pieces) used in hydraulic cylinders and associated equipment.

This role would suit someone who enjoys precision work, problem-solving and variety, as much of the work is bespoke and requires a high level of skill and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating manual lathes to produce precision components
• Producing one-off and small batch components
• Working from engineering drawings and samples
• Carrying out screw cutting and general turning operations
• Managing your own workload and working to production schedules
• Maintaining high quality and accuracy standards

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Manual Turner / Manual Machinist
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience producing bespoke or low-volume components
• Ideally some experience with NC lathe work
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Overtime opportunities available
• Modern, well-equipped machine shop
• Supportive engineering team environment
• Varied and interesting work on specialist hydraulic equipment
• Long-term stability with an established engineering business
• Part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate

If you are an experienced Manual Turner looking to work on high-quality bespoke engineering projects within a well-established and respected company, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, contact Nicky Battye

Telephone: 07888 822533
Email: nickybattye@conceptrecruitment.com

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