Manual Machinist

Location: Southampton
Job Type: Permanent (Full time hours)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Manual Machinist to join our expanding workshop team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional with extensive hands-on machining experience and a strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Working within a busy engineering environment, you will be responsible for the manufacture, refurbishment and repair of components to precise specifications while supporting production objectives and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, boring machines and associated workshop equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation to determine machining methods and processes.
• Manufacture, refurbish and repair components to exact tolerances and quality standards.
• Carry out inspection and measurement activities using a range of precision measuring instruments.
• Perform fault finding, diagnosis and reverse engineering activities where required.
• Assist in the development of workshop tooling, fixtures and machining solutions.
• Collaborate with supervisors and management to achieve production targets and customer expectations.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment, adhering to company health and safety procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in manual machining.
• Extensive experience operating manual lathes, milling machines and boring machines.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent understanding of machining tolerances, measurement techniques and quality standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with effective problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous welding experience would be advantageous.
• Interest in developing welding skills and undertaking cross-training opportunities.
• Experience within repair, refurbishment, maintenance or heavy engineering environments.
• Knowledge of reverse engineering and component restoration processes.

Qualifications

• Secondary education (Plus Two) or equivalent.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering qualification preferred.

What We Offer

• Basic salary of c£42,000 per annum
• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive engineering team.
• Varied and challenging work within a well-equipped workshop environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including cross-training in welding.
• A workplace culture focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement.

The hours of work in this role are 7.30am - 4pm (Monday to Friday)

If you are a highly experienced Manual Machinist who takes pride in delivering precision engineering solutions, we would welcome your application.