The opportunity

We’re looking for a skilled CNC Turner (Setter/Operator) to join our in-house machine shop at Geosense.

This role combines low-batch repeat production of core parts with ongoing new product and development work, giving you consistent workflow alongside technical variety.

You’ll be working in a modern, air-conditioned, well-equipped facility, producing precision components used in infrastructure projects worldwide.

Our machine shop

- Doosan CNC lathes (Fanuc controls)
- Haas Mini Mill
- Live tooling capability
- Clean, organised, air-conditioned environment
- Ongoing investment in machines and tooling

What you’ll actually be doing

- Setting and operating CNC lathes
- Running jobs from first-off through to low/medium batch production
- Producing precision components to tight tolerances
- Supporting repeat production of core products
- Supporting new product introduction (NPI), prototypes and design changes
- Working with engineering to refine methods, tooling and setups
- Monitoring tooling and maintaining efficient machining processes
- Carrying out in-process inspection and quality checks

What this job is (and isn’t)

- Mix of repeat work and new component development
- Consistent workflow without being monotonous
- Modern, clean and temperature-controlled shop
- Opportunity to get involved in how parts are made and improved
- Exposure to new products and engineering changes




- Not high-volume production line work
- Not a disorganised or reactive subcontract environment
- Not a “just load and press start” role

What we’re looking for

Essential:

- Experience in CNC turning (setting + operating)
- Experience with Fanuc controls
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Desirable:

- Experience with live tooling
- Milling exposure
- Experience in a precision engineering environment

Why join Geosense

- Day shift with flexible start/finish times (typically between 7:30am–5:00pm to suit individual preference)
- Contemporary, purpose-built, air-conditioned facility
- On-site canteen with food provided
- Company pension
- Growing, well-invested business (66 employees)
- Opportunity to build skills across a range of components and products
- Work on products used in major global infrastructure projects

About us

Geosense designs and manufactures high-performance sensing equipment used in construction, civil engineering, mining, and environmental monitoring.

Our products are used in over 100 countries, all manufactured in-house at our Bury St Edmunds facility.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£51,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Work Location: In person

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📌 CNC Turner (Setter/Operator) (East Ipswich)
🏢 GEOSENSE
📍 East Ipswich