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    Turner Setter Programmer

    Technology
    Optima UK Inc Ltd
    Derby, City
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Job description:

    Job description:

    CNC Turner

    Location: Derbyshire Salary: 17.82- 21.17 per hour / 45,000- 60,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full-time

    We are recruiting for experienced CNC Turners to join established precision engineering businesses within Derbyshire, manufacturing high-integrity components across the aerospace, defence, automotive and power generation industries.

    We currently have day shift and permanent night shift opportunities available , with salaries and requirements varying depending on the position.

    The Opportunities

    CNC Turner - Permanent Nights Salary: 45,000- 60,000 per annum Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 9:00pm-6:00am

    • Programming and setting DMG Mori CNC turning machines

    • Producing high-quality precision components for the aerospace sector

    • Working accurately to tight tolerances

    • Reading and working from engineering drawings and specifications

    • Ensuring components consistently meet required quality standards

    • Previous aerospace and DMG Mori experience required CNC Turner - Days Pay: 17.82- 21.17 per hour, negotiable depending on experience Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am-12:30pm 39 hours per week

    • Programming, setting and operating CNC machines

    • Vertical turning and boring of components approximately (phone number removed) metres in diameter

    • Proving out new programmes

    • Machining high-integrity components to precise tolerances

    • Working with nickel alloys, stainless steel, titanium, aluminium and carbon steel

    • Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings

    • Using workshop measuring equipment

    • Completing in-cycle deburring and relevant documentation

    • Fanuc or Siemens control experience preferred The Candidate

    Depending on the position, we are looking for candidates with:

    • Previous CNC turning, programming and setting experience

    • Experience within a precision engineering environment

    • Confidence working to tight tolerances and engineering drawings

    • Experience machining high-integrity components

    • Aerospace, defence, nuclear or power generation experience would be advantageous

    • Apprenticeship, time-served or NVQ Level 3 qualifications are preferred for the day shift position

    • DMG Mori and aerospace experience required for the permanent night shift position Benefits

    Benefits vary depending on the position and include:

    • Salaries/pay rates up to 60,000 per annum

    • Overtime opportunities

    • 24-33 days' annual leave plus/inclusive of bank holidays, depending on role

    • Private health insurance or health and wellbeing support

    • Company pension

    • Company sick pay

    • Life insurance

    • Employee assistance programme

    • Paid Christmas shutdown

    • Free on-site parking Apply

    To apply for either CNC Turner position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your experience and which opportunity would be the best match.

    Posted on October 4, 2026

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