CNC Machinist

Holt Engineering Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Holt Engineering Ltd in Poole, Dorset is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join the workshop team. The role involves programming, setting and operating XYZ CNC machines on a full-time basis, with a salary range of £17ph to £19ph and on-site parking.

You will manufacture high-precision components to tight tolerances, read engineering drawings, and maintain quality and safety standards in a hands-on environment. Long-term stability and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a CNC Machinist.
• Experience programming, setting, and operating XYZ CNC machines, CNC lathes, and CNC mills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating XYZ CNC machines.
• Working on manual lathes and milling machines.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Selecting tooling, setting offsets, and proving out new programs.
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances.
• Carrying out self-inspection throughout production using measuring equipment.
• Deburring and finishing components where required.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping, and health & safety.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setting

CNC machining

Reading drawings

Tolerance mastery

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

XYZ CNC machines

Manual lathes

Milling machines

Job description

CNC Machinist

Poole, Dorset

£17ph to £19ph

Full Time

A well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Poole is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join its skilled workshop team.

This is a hands-on role offering long-term stability, varied work, and opportunities to develop within a successful engineering business.

The Role You will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machinery to manufacture high-precision components, ensuring all work is completed to engineering drawings and the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating XYZ CNC machines.
• Working on manual lathes and milling machines.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Selecting tooling, setting offsets, and proving out new programs.
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances.
• Carrying out self-inspection throughout production using measuring equipment.
• Deburring and finishing components where required.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping, and health & safety.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a CNC Machinist.
• Experience programming, setting, and operating XYZ CNC machines, CNC lathes, and CNC mills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent full-time position ( 40 hours per week ).
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Career development opportunities.

If you're an experienced CNC Machinist with programming experience on XYZ machines, lathesor mills, we'd like to hear from you.