CNC Mill/Turn Machinist (Team Leader)

CNC Mill/Turn Machinist (Team Leader)

Location: Poole

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £36,000-£44,500 per annum DOE

Hours: Permanent Day Shift - 39 hours per week

Ready to combine hands-on CNC machining with the opportunity to lead an experienced production team? Are you an experienced CNC Mill/Turn Machinist looking for a permanent day-shift position offering flexible working hours, long-term stability and genuine career progression? Perhaps you are already working as a Team Leader or Line Leader - or you are an experienced machinist ready to take the next step into leadership while remaining hands-on with CNC machinery. THOMAS Professional is supporting a leading precision engineering manufacturer in the recruitment of a skilled CNC Mill/Turn Machinist for its dedicated aerospace production facility in Poole. The company is also open to considering an experienced candidate who would like to take on Team Leader responsibilities. You would continue setting and operating CNC machinery while acting as the key link between the Mill/Turn machining team and the Production Manager.

What’s in It for You?

• Salary of £35,500-£44,500, depending on experience and responsibility
• Permanent day shift
• Flexible start and finish times
• Opportunity to join as a CNC Machinist or progress into a Team Leader position
• Hands-on role working with modern CNC machinery
• Long-term career stability within an established and growing business
• Ongoing technical and leadership development
• Modern, clean and well-equipped manufacturing facility
• Opportunity to manufacture complex aerospace components
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities

The Role

You will set and operate CNC Mill/Turn machinery to manufacture high-precision components in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications and strict quality standards.

At Team Leader level, you will also coordinate the Mill/Turn production line, support other machinists and maintain clear communication between the shop-floor team and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC Mill/Turn machines using FANUC controls
• Manufacturing high-precision components from engineering drawings
• Completing machine set-ups, tool changes and offset adjustments
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections
• Using precision measuring equipment to verify component quality
• Monitoring machining processes to maintain quality and efficiency
• Identifying and resolving machining or production issues
• Maintaining high safety, quality and housekeeping standards
• Supporting continuous-improvement activities

Team Leader Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a line of CNC Mill/Turn machinists
• Acting as the link between the machining team and Production Manager
• Coordinating workloads and daily production priorities
• Monitoring progress against quality and delivery targets
• Providing technical guidance and practical shop-floor support
• Escalating production, quality or machinery issues
• Supporting the training and development of team members
• Promoting strong communication, teamwork and performance

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a CNC Mill/Turn Machinist
• Hands-on experience setting and operating CNC Mill/Turn machinery
• Experience using FANUC control systems
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Confident using precision measuring and inspection equipment
• Strong understanding of tight tolerances and quality standards
• A proactive approach to problem-solving
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Previous Team Leader or Line Leader experience would be advantageous
• Applications are also encouraged from experienced machinists ready to take their first step into leadership
• Experience with Nakamura machines or bar-feed systems would be beneficial
• Aerospace or high-precision manufacturing experience would be advantageous

Working Hours

• Permanent day shift
• 39 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Flexible start and finish times

If you are an experienced CNC Mill/Turn Machinist looking for a secure day-shift opportunity—or you are ready to combine hands-on machining with leadership responsibility—we would love to hear from you.



As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional is committed to reviewing all applications with complete fairness and equality.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an employment agency on behalf of the client for this position.

THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry’s leading professional body.

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