Vertical Turner

Owen DanielsRipleyreedpublished 09/16/2026
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Vertical Borer Ripley, Derbyshire Competitive Hourly Rates + Benefits Days | 39 Hours Per Week Fulltime, Permanent

Are you an experienced Vertical Turner or Vertical Borer looking to work on complex, high-value components within a precision engineering environment?

Our client is a well-established manufacturer supplying highly regulated industries including Aerospace, Nuclear and Power Generation. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their machining team with the addition of a skilled machinist who can programme, set and operate vertical turning and boring machines.

Vertical Turner / Vertical Borer Job Description

  • Programme, set and operate Vertical Turning / Boring machines
  • Machine low-volume, high-integrity components to tight tolerances
  • Work with a range of materials including nickel alloys, titanium, stainless steels, aluminium and carbon steels
  • Prove out new programs and support continuous improvement activities
  • Interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
  • Carry out in-process inspection using a variety of measuring equipment
  • Complete route cards and production paperwork accurately
  • Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards
  • Carry out routine machine maintenance checks

Vertical Turner / Vertical Borer Qualifications & Skills

  • Apprentice trained, Time Served or NVQ Level 3 qualified in Engineering
  • Previous experience programming, setting and operating Vertical Borers or Vertical Turners
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerances
  • Experience working within a precision machining environment
  • Ability to machine a variety of materials and maintain high-quality standards
  • Experience with Fanuc or Siemens controls would be advantageous
  • Background within Aerospace, Nuclear, Power Generation or similar industries would be beneficial

Package on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate of £17.82 - £21.17 per hour
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Life insurance