Machine Shop Supervisor

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Merley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor for Christchurch, with a £45,000 salary and a role where precision and process count. Lead CNC milling programming, set up and run mills, and drive continuous improvement in a 5S oriented environment.

You will read engineering drawings, optimise CNC programs, and inspect components with micrometers, verniers and CMM, ensuring first-time right quality in aerospace/defence momentum projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming using EDGECAM CAD/CAM software.
• Experience using Heidenhain and Mazak CNC controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC milling machines using EDGECAM CAD/CAM software, online and offline.
• Set and operate CNC milling machines fitted with Heidenhain and Mazak controls.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications accurately.
• Modify and optimise existing CNC programs to improve cycle times and machining performance.
• Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and CMM equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling and programming issues to minimise downtime.

Skills

CNC milling programming

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting machining

Attention to detail

Tools

EDGECAM CAD/CAM

Heidenhain CNC controls

Mazak CNC controls

CMM

Micrometers

Verniers

Job description

Machine Shop Supervisor | Christchurch | £45,000

Precision is the whole job, and you're the one who gets it right first time.
Every component that comes off the shop floor reflects the standard you hold yourself to.
This is a role where your technical depth is genuinely relied on, not just appreciated.

As a Machine Shop Supervisor, you will benefit from:

• Autonomy to manage your own programs from concept through to finished component
• A structured, well-organised working environment aligned to 5S principles
• The chance to work on complex, quality-critical components within a precision engineering environment
• Support for continuous improvement and process development ideas
• Long-term stability within an established manufacturing business

As a Machine Shop Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Program CNC milling machines using EDGECAM CAD/CAM software, both online and offline
• Set and operate CNC milling machines fitted with Heidenhain and Mazak controls
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications accurately
• Modify and optimise existing CNC programs to improve cycle times and machining performance
• Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and CMM equipment
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling and programming issues to minimise downtime

As a Machine Shop Supervisor, your experience will include:

• Proven experience programming using EDGECAM CAD/CAM software
• Experience using Heidenhain and Mazak CNC controls
• Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Competent use of precision measuring equipmentExcellent attention to detail and a methodical, structured approach
• Experience within a precision engineering environment, ideally aerospace or defence, is desirable

If you want a Machine Shop Supervisor role where precision and process actually get valued, this is it.