CNC Miller/Turner

I am recruiting for a CNC Miller/Turner (Setter/Operator, Level 2) to join a well-established engineering manufacturer working across maritime, automotive and aerospace projects.

• Location: Poole, Dorset (BH17 0GG)
• Contract: Permanent
• Rate: £17.50 to £18.00 per hour
• Hours: 39 per week, overtime paid at time and a half
• Core working hours (must be worked): Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
• Typical day shift pattern: Start 7:00am to 8:00am, finish 4:00pm to 5:00pm (flexi-time around core hours)
• Friday opening: 8:00am to 12:00pm (where required to fulfil weekly hours)

• Setting and operating CNC Mill/Turn and Lathe machines using FANUC control systems to manufacture components to customer drawings and specifications.
• Setting and operating CNC milling and turning / mill-turn machines.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Producing components to specification and carrying out self-inspection activities.
• Inspecting your own work to drawing tolerances and SPC requirements.
• Maintaining a high standard of engineering workmanship and attention to detail.
• Carrying out tool setting and offset adjustments where required.
• Maintaining your work area to a high standard in line with 5C/5S principles.
• Supporting quality, productivity, and continuous improvement targets within the machining department.
• Keeping a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC milling and turning machinery.
• Completed a recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong engineering ability with a fully skilled approach to machining.
• Confident reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances.
• Quality-focused with experience carrying out self-inspection and measurement checks.
• Experience using FANUC controls.
• Working knowledge of Nakamura machines with bar feed systems would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Experience within the aerospace industry is highly desirable.
• Sector experience across maritime, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing environments is beneficial.

• Adept with FANUC Controls and comfortable setting and operating CNC machinery independently.
• Solid experience working within a precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality components.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to contribute positively to the wider team.
• Commitment to maintaining high housekeeping, quality, and safety standards.

This site is ITAR-controlled, therefore nationality eligibility restrictions apply (NATO countries only).

If you are interested, please send your CV along with your notice period and confirmation of your day shift availability.