Manual Machinist
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, CNC Machinist
Are you an experienced Manual Machinist or Toolroom Machinist who enjoys working on precision components and one-off or small batch work? Do you take pride in producing high-quality parts using traditional machining methods? We’re supporting a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing business in Portsmouth who are looking to recruit a Service Centre Operator / Manual Machinist to join their skilled team.
What’sthe role all about?
This is a hands-on machining role where you’ll be working within a toolroom or service centre environment, producing and modifying components to support production and engineering requirements. You’ll be responsible for working on manual machines, carrying out repairs, modifications and one-off work to tight tolerances.
Key responsibilities- Operate manual machinery including lathes, mills and other toolroom equipment
- Manufacture, modify and repair components to required specifications
- Work from engineering drawings and technical instructions
- Produce one-off and small batch components
- Carry out tooling adjustments and maintenance tasks
- Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment
- Support production teams with tooling and engineering requirements
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Ensure all work meets quality and engineering standards
- Experience as a Manual Machinist, Toolroom Machinist or Service Engineer
- Strong knowledge of manual machining techniques (turning, milling, drilling)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience working to tight tolerances
- Familiarity with inspection and measurement tools
- A practical, hands-on approach
You’re skilled, reliable and take pride in your workmanship. You enjoy problem-solving and working on varied tasks rather than repetitive production work.
You’ll Be- Detail-focused and methodical
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Adaptable and proactive
- Committed to high standards of quality and safety
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional three days off over the festive period
- Company pension scheme
- Life cover (3x salary)
- Company bonus scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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