CNC Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rate

Holiday entitlement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Christchurch is seeking a Fabrication Operative to join our established manufacturing team. The role involves operating a range of machinery to prepare materials for fabrication and assembly.

You will work from technical drawings, perform quality checks, and assist with material handling. Overtime is available at time and a half, with 25 days holiday and a discretionary annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in fabrication/manufacturing.
• Ability to read technical drawings and production information.
• Attention to detail and safe working practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated machinery, CNC equipment, saws and associated workshop machinery.
• Process materials accurately to required specifications.
• Read from technical drawings, cutting 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.
• Carry out 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 awareness

Teamwork

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.