CNC Machinists

Location:

Titchfield, near Fareham, Hampshire

Contract:

PAYE (running to June 2027)

About the Opportunity

We are growing our team and hiring x9 machinists for contract roles at our well-equipped manufacturing site in Titchfield. Opportunities are available across the machine shop.

In Spring 2027, the role will transfer to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Lee-on-the-Solent - a European Centre of Excellence with significant investment in new machinery. This is a truly exciting time to be part of the business.

Shift Pattern

Training period:
Day shifts
Post-training:
Early or late shifts
The client will aim to accommodate candidates preference - let's discuss!

Pay Rates & Hours - PAYE + 33 days holiday, or have the monetary amount advanced to you in your weekly pay.

Shift Hours First  12 Weeks After 12 Weeks
Day (training)
Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:15pm, Fri 7:30am-11:30am £18.72 (£21.44 inc. holiday)£19.29 (£22.09 inc. holiday)
Early Mon-Thu 6:00am-2:00pm, Fri 6:00am-1:30pm £20.59 (£23.59 inc. holiday)£21.22 (£24.30 inc. holiday)
Late Mon-Thu 2:00pm-11:45pm £22.46 (£25.73 inc. holiday)£23.15 (£26.51 inc. holiday)
Overtime As required £28.08 (£32.16 inc. holiday)£28.93 (£33.14 inc. holiday)
Sundays As required £37.44 (£42.88 inc. holiday)£38.58 (£44.18 inc. holiday)

Current Vacancies

We are recruiting 9 machinists across CNC Turning and CNC Milling / Mill-Turn disciplines. Get in touch to discuss the best fit for your experience.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills, grinders, or sliding head machines
Interpret engineering drawings and follow work instructions
Record and analyse SPC data
Use precision measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, plug gauges)
Carry out manual machining, toolmaking, and deburring
Maintain safe working practices and contribute to continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

Proven machining experience in a relevant role
CNC experience with machines such as Mori Seiki NH5000, Hardinge Conquest, or Citizen Sliding Head
Fastems experience preferred for machining centre roles
Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
Competence in SPC and precision measurement tools
Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience
Aerospace, defence, or regulated industry background advantageous
Right to work in the UK and eligibility for ITAR-controlled work

If you have CNC or manual machining experience and are looking to join a collaborative and high-performing engineering team, we would welcome your application