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CNC Head Machinist

Job in Christchurch, Dorset County, PE14, England, UK
Listing for: Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-10
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19 - 23 GBP Hourly GBP 19.00 23.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: CNC Head Machinist (Permanent)
CNC Head Machinist - Christchurch - £23ph Early Friday Finish | Modern Citizen machines |

37 hour working week - Monday - Thursday 07:30-16:00 - Friday 07:30-12:30

We're recruiting for a skilled CNC Head Machinist to join a well-established engineering business based in Christchurch, Dorset. This is a great opportunity to work with modern Citizen machinery in a stable, full-time position with a strong work-life balance and early finishes every Friday.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

You'll earn £19-£23 per hour, depending on experience

You'll work a 37-hour week with an early Friday EVERY finish

You'll benefit from 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

You'll join a business investing in quality machinery and skilled engineers

You'll enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends

Key responsibilities

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

Programming, setting and operating Citizen sliding head machines

Producing high-precision components to engineering drawings

Working on Citizen M32 and Citizen K16 machines

Carrying out quality checks to maintain high standards

Supporting continuous improvement on the shop floor

What we're looking for

To be successful as a CNC Head Machinist, you'll ideally have:

Experience with Citizen sliding head machines

Programming, setting and operating experience (or strong setting/operator background)

A good understanding of precision engineering and tolerances

A proactive and reliable approach to work

Apply now

If you're looking for your next step as a CNC Head Machinist in Christchurch, Dorset, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

Job Number │ BS1002/ INDINDUSTRIALBC
Location │ Christchurch, Dorset
Role │ CNC Head Machinist

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