CNC Turner Programmer

Response Personnel Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave including bank holidays

Annual salary reviews

Contributory workplace pension

On-site and external training

Job summary

Response Personnel Ltd in Poole is seeking a skilled CNC Turner - Programmer, Setter & Operator for a permanent full-time position. You will work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for training and development.

The role requires strong programming skills on CNC multi-axis lathes, with responsibilities including parts inspection and maintaining a clean workspace. The salary offers up to £43,000, with potential for bonuses and annual reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in subcontracting environment.
• Strong programming experience on CNC multi-axis lathes.
• Ability to manage multiple machines and conduct quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Sub-contract precision engineering across various materials.
• Program, set, and operate Fanuc & Manual Guide CNC lathes.
• Inspect work to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

CNC programming experience

Multi-axis lathes operation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Tools

Verniers

Thread gauges

Micrometres

Job description

CNC Turner - Programmer, Setter & Operator (Fanuc & Manual Guide)
Permanent | 4-Day Week | Poole

About the Company

An established and growing sub-contract precision engineering business based in Poole, operating from a recently refurbished factory. The company is a close-knit team that specialises in delivering high-quality precision engineering services across a broad range of materials and industries. They invest in their people through on-site and external training, encouraging growth, autonomy, and initiative.

The Role

Due to continued success, our client is looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turner–Programmer, Setter & Operator to join their team. The successful candidate will work across a varied range of materials and components in a fast-paced subcontracting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Sub-contract precision engineering across mild steel, stainless steel, super duplex, brass, aluminium, and plastic
• Programming, setting, and operating Fanuc & Manual Guide CNC multi-axis lathes
• Manufacturing quantities ranging from prototypes through to medium batch runs
• Inspecting your own work to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintaining a clean and organised workstation

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years' industry experience in a subcontracting environment, with familiarity of frequent daily job changes
• Strong programming experience on CNC multi-axis lathes (Fanuc & Manual Guide)
• Experience operating CNC lathes with a bar feed system
• Ability to change and reset machines multiple times per day, independently
• High attention to detail – capable of detailed deburring and conducting first-off inspections using verniers, thread gauges, micrometres, and similar equipment
• Demonstrates reliability, proactivity, and loyalty
• Organised and able to multitask, managing two machines simultaneously

Salary & Package

• Salary: Up to £43,000 depending on skill level, plus overtime at 1.5x and profit‑related bonus
• Full pay review after 3 months with increase based on ability
• Annual salary reviews
• Annual bonus potential (based on individual performance and company profit)
• 3% contributory workplace pension
• 32 days annual leave including bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 1 additional week per year
• Sick pay after 2 years' service
• On-site and external training and development

Hours

Full time, Permanent – 4 days per week
Monday to Thursday, 6:30am – 5:00pm (40 hours)

Location

Poole

Contact

If interested, please reach out for more information about this position:

Max Hawkins
Callum Wallis