Manual Machinist - Junior
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production QC/QA, CNC Machinist
- Job Title: Manual Machinist
- Junior - Contract Type: Permanent
- Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
- Job Base: Office based
- Reference: V-136734-1
- Contact Phone:
- Job Published: 30/10/2026 13:44
- Junior
Are you interested in engineering and keen to develop your practical machining skills? Our client is looking for a Manual Machinist or Junior Manual Machinist to join their precision engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous manual machining experience or a junior candidate with a strong interest in engineering who is eager to learn and develop their skills.
You will receive the opportunity to work with conventional milling and turning machinery, producing high-quality precision components in a supportive manufacturing environment.
Job type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (With a possibility of becoming permanent)
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £Competitive
Key Responsibilities- Assist with setting up and operating conventional manual milling and turning machinery
- Manufacture precision components using engineering drawings, sketches and specifications
- Work with a range of engineering materials, including stainless steel and aluminium
- Learn to select appropriate tooling, machining methods and cutting conditions
- Carry out adjustments to ensure components meet required dimensions and quality standards
- Use measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and height gauges, to check component accuracy
- Carry out visual and dimensional quality checks throughout production
- Identify and report any machining or quality issues
- Work to production schedules while maintaining high standards of accuracy and workmanship
- Keep machinery and work areas clean, organised and safe
Are you interested in engineering and keen to develop your practical machining skills? Our client is looking for a Manual Machinist or Junior Manual Machinist to join their precision engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous manual machining experience or a junior candidate with a strong interest in engineering who is eager to learn and develop their skills.
You will receive the opportunity to work with conventional milling and turning machinery, producing high-quality precision components in a supportive manufacturing environment.
Job type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (With a possibility of becoming permanent)
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £Competitive
Key Responsibilities- Assist with setting up and operating conventional manual milling and turning machinery
- Manufacture precision components using engineering drawings, sketches and specifications
- Work with a range of engineering materials, including stainless steel and aluminium
- Learn to select appropriate tooling, machining methods and cutting conditions
- Carry out adjustments to ensure components meet required dimensions and quality standards
- Use measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and height gauges, to check component accuracy
- Carry out visual and dimensional quality checks throughout production
- Identify and report any machining or quality issues
Work to production schedules while maintaining high standards of accuracy and workmanship - Keep machinery and work areas clean, organised and safe
- A genuine interest in engineering, machining or manufacturing
- Some previous experience in a manual machining, workshop or engineering environment would be beneficial
- Basic understanding of engineering drawings or an interest in learning to interpret them
- Good practical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work
- A willingness to learn how to operate manual milling and turning machinery
- Reliable, motivated and able to work as part of a team
- A positive attitude and willingness to develop new technical skills
We are particularly interested in hearing from junior candidates who have a genuine passion for engineering and want to build a long-term career within the industry. You might have recently completed an engineering course, started an apprenticeship or gained some hands-on workshop experience.
For more experienced applicants, previous manual machining experience and the ability to work independently will be advantageous.
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