Location
Ferndown, Dorset, England
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/08/2026
Closing date
08/09/2026
CNC Team Leader | Ferndown | £20.50 per hour
Are you an experienced CNC Turner ready to step into a leadership role? This is a permanent opportunity to lead a small, skilled team while staying hands-on with modern CNC machinery, with flexible shift patterns and a choice of four or five day working weeks.
As a CNC Team Leader, you will benefit from:
Permanent role from day one
Choice of day shift (8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 12:30pm Friday) or night shift (4pm to 2am Monday to Thursday)
Option of a four day or five day working week on days
Flexible working hours
Up to 32 days holiday allowance
Equal contributing pension
Work socials, including an annual Christmas party
Modern CNC machinery in a clean, well organised workshop
Opportunities for training, development, and progression
A supportive team environment where your leadership and experience are valued
As a CNC Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
Leading and mentoring a small team of CNC Turners, allocating workloads to meet production targets
Programming, setting, and operating CNC turning machines using Fanuc controls
Producing precision components to tight tolerances
Monitoring team output and quality, stepping in to resolve issues as they arise
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical plans
Inspecting components using micrometres, verniers, and other precision measuring tools
As a CNC Team Leader, your experience will include:
Proven experience as a CNC Turner, either as a Setter Operator or Programmer
Previous experience leading, mentoring or supervising a small team, or ready to step up into a leadership role
Confident working with Fanuc controls
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Skilled in using micrometres, verniers, and other measuring tools
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality
If you're ready to bring your CNC expertise to a leadership role and help shape a focused, high performing team, this is a great next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella at Rubicon for more information.