Machine Operators

Team Jobs - Engineering; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Jobs - Engineering is recruiting for Machine Operators in Ferndown, Dorset. The roles offer up to £18 per hour, depending on experience, with 38, 38.5 or 40 hours per week across various shifts.

Join a precision engineering environment using CMZ CNC lathes for turning and YCM mills for milling. You will operate machinery, monitor performance, and ensure components meet exact specifications with careful quality checks.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• CNC operating experience with lathes or milling machines preferred.
• Experience with CMZ lathes or YCM mills is advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and ability to verify component quality.
• Ability to follow technical drawings and work instructions.
• Reliable, practical approach and good communication.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the team.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery according to production instructions, specs and safety procedures.
• Monitor machine performance and report issues promptly.
• Check finished components against specifications using measuring equipment.
• Follow engineering drawings and task-specific work instructions.
• Support production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Complete production and inspection records accurately.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep production running smoothly.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.

Skills

Machine operating experience

CNC operating experience

CMZ lathes

YCM mills

Attention to detail

Following technical instructions

Independent work

Job description

Machine OperatorS X 4

Location: Ferndown, Dorset

Pay: Up to £18 per hour, depending on experience

Working hours: 38, 38.5 or 40 hours per week

Shifts: Various shifts available

The opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, an established precision engineering business in Ferndown, for Machine Operators to join their manufacturing team.

Our client produces precision machined components for demanding engineering applications. Their well-equipped machine shop includes CMZ CNC lathes for turning and YCM CNC mills for milling.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys working with machinery, takes pride in their work and understands the importance of accuracy, consistency and quality.

Your responsibilities

• Operate machinery in line with production instructions, specifications and safe working procedures.
• Monitor machine performance and report machining issues, defects or concerns promptly.
• Check finished components against specifications using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Follow engineering drawings and work instructions relevant to the task.
• Support production targets while maintaining consistent quality standards.
• Complete production and inspection records accurately.
• Work closely with colleagues to keep production running efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

What we're looking for

• Previous machine operating experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• CNC operating experience, ideally involving lathes or milling machines.
• Experience with CMZ lathes or YCM mills would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and confidence checking component quality.
• The ability to follow technical instructions and identify when something needs attention.
• A reliable, practical approach and good communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and contribute to the wider production team.

Pay and working arrangements

Our client offers up to £18 per hour, depending on experience, with 38, 38.5 or 40-hour working weeks and various shifts available. The specific machine allocation and working pattern will be discussed during the recruitment process.