Manual 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

Interested? If you’re an experienced Manual Machinist or Toolroom Engineer looking for a varied and hands‑on role within a precision engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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