CNC Turner | Poole | Up to £22 per hour
Are you an experienced CNC Turner looking for long-term stability in a precision engineering environment?
This opportunity suits both confident Setter / Operators and skilled Programmers, offering clear technical scope, consistent work, and a structured working pattern with an early Friday finish.
If you take pride in accuracy, process, and quality, this CNC Turner role offers a secure next step.
Setter / Operator roles are paid up to £17 per hour, while Programmer-level CNC Turners can earn up to £22 per hour, depending on experience and capability.
As a CNC Turner, you will benefit from:
Permanent, full-time employment
Clear pay structure based on technical capability
Overtime available with enhanced rates
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Modern CNC turning machines in a clean, organised workshop
Early finish every Friday
Free on-site parking
Free drinks and subsidised snacks during breaks
A stable, quality-driven environment aligned to ISO 9001 standards
As a CNC Turner, your responsibilities will include:
Setting and operating CNC turning machines, with programming responsibility where applicable
Programming, editing, and optimising CNC programs using Fanuc controls
Working accurately from detailed engineering drawings
Adjusting offsets, tooling, speeds, and feeds to maintain tight tolerances
Carrying out self-inspection prior to first-off approval
Maintaining 5S standards and adhering to Health and Safety procedures
As a CNC Turner, your experience will include:
Proven experience as a CNC Turner within a precision engineering environment
Strong setting and operating capability
Programming experience on Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes for higher-rate roles
Confident tool setting and offset adjustment
Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances from engineering drawings
Experience with twin turret or twin spindle machines, or 3 and 4 axis machining would be advantageous
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a CNC Turner, this role offers clear earning progression, long-term security, and a consistent working environment. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella Deeley at Rubicon for more information