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Posted 07 August, 2026

CNC Sliding Head Turner / Setter-Operator

ABS Talent
Fareham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

CNC Sliding Head Turner / Setter-Operator (Citizen) | Fareham | Permanent | DaysA 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 desirableWorking on Fanuc controls to tight tolerances, right first timeBar-fed production of precision components across a range of exotic and standard materialsFirst-off and in-process inspection using standard measuring equipmentTooling, offset adjustment and maintaining quality throughout the runWe're looking for someone with:Proven CNC sliding head (Swiss-type) turning experience Citizen highly preferredConfidence on Fanuc controlsAbility to read engineering drawings and hold tight tolerancesA background in precision, subcontract or high-spec manufacturingTime-served or equivalent hands-on experienceIn return:Permanent role, day shiftCompetitive salary (£40,000+ depending on experience)Established, growing business with high-quality, varied workStable, long-term environment in a specialist manufacturing sectorCommutable 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