CNC Operator

Holt Engineering Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Holt Engineering Ltd in Christchurch, United Kingdom, is seeking a Fabrication Operative to join a busy manufacturing team. You will operate CNC equipment and automated machinery, preparing materials for fabrication and assembly while reading technical drawings and following production documents.

The role requires hands-on experience in fabrication/manufacturing, with a strong focus on accuracy, safety and quality. Overtime is available and a discretionary annual bonus scheme is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating machinery within a fabrication or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Able to read and work from technical drawings and production information.
• Good understanding of accuracy, quality and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated machinery, CNC equipment, saws and related workshop machinery.
• Process materials accurately to specifications.
• Work from drawings, cut lists, job sheets and production documents.
• Load materials and select programmes and tooling.
• Carry out quality checks on finished components.
• Identify and report defects, errors or machinery issues.
• Perform basic machine maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping.
• Prepare components for fabrication and assembly teams.
• Assist with material handling, packing and loading when required.

Skills

Machinery operation

Reading technical drawings

Quality control

Attention to detail

Tools

CNC equipment

Workshop machinery

Job description

Fabrication Operative
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £15.00 - £18.00 per hour DOE
Hours: Monday - Friday
Overtime: Available at time and a half
Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus scheme
We are currently looking for a Fabrication Operative to join an established manufacturing business in Christchurch.
The role will involve operating a range of machinery to accurately prepare materials and components for the wider fabrication and assembly process.
Previous experience operating machinery within a fabrication or manufacturing environment is essential.
The Role

• Operating automated machinery, CNC equipment, saws and associated workshop machinery.
• Processing materials accurately to the required specifications.
• Working from technical drawings, cutting lists, job sheets and production documents.
• Loading materials and selecting the correct programmes and tooling.
• Carrying out quality checks on finished components.
• Identifying and reporting defects, errors or machinery issues.
• Completing basic machine maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping.
• Preparing components for the fabrication and assembly teams.
• Assisting with material handling, packing and loading when required.

About You

• Previous experience operating machinery within a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with good attention to detail.
• Able to read and work from technical drawings and production information.
• Good understanding of accuracy, quality and safe working practices.
• Confident identifying and reporting production or machinery issues.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with aluminium or within a similar fabrication environment would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• £15.00 - £18.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Monday - Friday
• 40-hour working week.
• Overtime available at time and a half.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing environment.