{"id":2263,"date":"2026-08-13T11:54:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=machine-shop-supervisor"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:54:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:54:51","slug":"machine-shop-supervisor","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=machine-shop-supervisor","title":{"rendered":"Machine Shop Supervisor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Machine Shop Supervisor | Christchurch | &pound;45,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Precision is the whole job, and you&#8217;re the one who gets it right first time.<br \/> Every component that comes off the shop floor reflects the standard you hold yourself to.<br \/> This is a role where your technical depth is genuinely relied on, not just appreciated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Machine Shop Supervisor, you will benefit from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Autonomy to manage your own programs from concept through to finished component<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A structured, well-organised working environment aligned to 5S principles<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The chance to work on complex, quality-critical components within a precision engineering environment<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Support for continuous improvement and process development ideas<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Long-term stability within an established manufacturing business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Machine Shop Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Program <strong>CNC<\/strong> milling machines using <strong>EDGECAM<\/strong> CAD\/CAM software, both online and offline<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Set and operate <strong>CNC<\/strong> milling machines fitted with <strong>Heidenhain<\/strong> and <strong>Mazak<\/strong> controls<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Read and interpret engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications accurately<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Modify and optimise existing <strong>CNC<\/strong> programs to improve cycle times and machining performance<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and <strong>CMM<\/strong> equipment<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Troubleshoot machining, tooling and programming issues to minimise downtime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Machine Shop Supervisor, your experience will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Proven experience programming using <strong>EDGECAM<\/strong> CAD\/CAM software<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Experience using <strong>Heidenhain<\/strong> and <strong>Mazak<\/strong> <strong>CNC<\/strong> controls<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Competent use of precision measuring equipment<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, structured approach<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Experience within a <strong>precision engineering<\/strong> environment, ideally <strong>aerospace<\/strong> or <strong>defence<\/strong>, is desirable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">If you want a <strong>Machine Shop Supervisor<\/strong> role where precision and process actually get valued, this is it. Apply today with an up to date CV or call<strong> Ella<\/strong> at Rubicon for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_application":"ellad.246C48C22.0@applybe.com","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[27],"job-categories":[8],"job-types":[19],"class_list":["post-2263","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_region-christchurch","job_listing_category-engineering","job-type-permanent"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2263","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2263"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob_listing_region&post=2263"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob-categories&post=2263"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob-types&post=2263"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}