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Posted 10 August, 2026

CNC Sliding Head Turner / Setter-Operator

ABS Talent
Southampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

CNC Sliding Head Turner / Setter-Operator (Citizen) | Fareham | Permanent | Days

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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.

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The role:

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  • Setting and operating CNC sliding head lathes Citizen experience highly desirable
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  • Working on Fanuc controls to tight tolerances, right first time
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  • Bar-fed production of precision components across a range of exotic and standard materials
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  • First-off and in-process inspection using standard measuring equipment
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  • Tooling, offset adjustment and maintaining quality throughout the run
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We're looking for someone with:

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  • Proven CNC sliding head (Swiss-type) turning experience Citizen highly preferred
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  • Confidence on Fanuc controls
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  • Ability to read engineering drawings and hold tight tolerances
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  • A background in precision, subcontract or high-spec manufacturing
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  • Time-served or equivalent hands-on experience
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In return:

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  • Permanent role, day shift
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  • Competitive salary (£40,000+ depending on experience)
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  • Established, growing business with high-quality, varied work
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  • Stable, long-term environment in a specialist manufacturing sector
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Commutable from Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport, Southampton, Whiteley and surrounding areas.

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Please note: applicants must be able to satisfy the compliance and eligibility checks required for this site.

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