CNC Operator

CNC Operative | Poole | Up to £17 per hour

If you're a hands-on CNC Operative who prefers clear processes, consistent work, and a team that gets on with the job, this is a role worth considering. Based in an on-site machine shop within a well-established manufacturing business, this is a straightforward opportunity with a genuine route into permanent employment for the right person.

As a CNC Operative, you will benefit from:

• A clear pathway to permanent employment based on performance during an initial temp period
• Consistent summer workload with reliable hours in a busy production environment
• A small, collaborative team where you'll be a valued part of the operation
• Exposure to different fabrication processes
• A structured role with established processes and no programming requirement

As a CNC Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Loading solid‑grade laminate boards onto the nesting CNC machine ready for cutting
• Running pre‑programmed cutting cycles and monitoring the machine throughout operation
• Listening for signs of machine stress or cutting strain and acting accordingly
• Removing finished boards from the machine and labelling output for dispatch
• Maintaining an organised, safe working area within the machine shop

As a CNC Operative, your experience will include:

• One to two years of experience as a CNC Operative or in a comparable machine operating role
• Ability to recognise when a cut is under strain through sound and machine behaviour
• Physical fitness and the ability to handle heavy panels safely and consistently
• A background in wood machining
  , fabrication
  , or a related manufacturing discipline is desirable
• A reliable, steady approach to production work with strong attention to detail

If this sounds like the kind of role where you can settle in and prove your worth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up‑to‑date CV or call Ben Glover at Rubicon for more information.