Production Machine Operator

Workshop Machinist (CNC / Manual)
RH20 Area
£32,000 - £35,000 per annum
Permanent | Full Time

If you are a machinist who loves variety, problem solving and making parts that actually matter, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a high-performing in-house engineering team with a newly set up machine shop.

This is not production line machining. This role is about one-off and small batch components, repairs, improvements and bespoke equipment builds. You will become the go-to machinist for a busy engineering function, helping maintain momentum on projects and responding quickly when priorities shift.

You’ll be working in a brand new machine shop environment that is being properly invested in, with real opportunity to shape how it operates.

• Manual machining on lathe and mill (one-offs and small batch work)
• Operating an XYZ CNC Mill
• Working with various lathes (including smaller precision work)
• Using band saws, donkey saws and workshop cutting equipment
• Modifying existing parts – drilling, boring, reworking and improving fit/function
• Interpreting engineer requirements and turning them into workable components
• Working confidently with hand and power tools
• Occasional assistance with mechanical assembly
• Supporting repairs, improvements and bespoke builds
• Maintaining 5S standards and high housekeeping levels
• Remaining flexible and adaptable as project priorities change

• XYZ-style CNC mill
• Multiple lathes
• Band saw, donkey saw and workshop cutting equipment
• Cleaning/degreasing set-up being added

• Proven machinist with workshop background (small batch/varied work ideal)
• Comfortable machining mixed materials (steel, aluminium, plastics, etc.)
• Practical, adaptable and solutions-focused
• Able to work independently while supporting a wider engineering team
• Comfortable managing longer jobs while reacting to urgent requests
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards

This is a genuine opportunity to step into a machine shop that is being built properly, with investment, autonomy and long-term prospects.

If you’re looking for a varied machining role where your skill actually makes a difference, this could be the move.