CNC Machinists

Location: Titchfield, near Fareham, Hampshire
Contract: PAYE (running to June 2027)

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and meet ITAR requirements.

About the Opportunity

We are growing our team and hiring 9 machinists for contract roles at our well-equipped manufacturing facility in Titchfield.

In Spring 2027, the role will transfer to a brand-new facility in Lee-on-the-Solent, creating a European Centre of Excellence with significant investment in new machinery. It's an exciting time to join the business.

Shift Pattern

• Training: Days (07:30-16:15 Mon-Thu | 07:30-11:30 Fri)
• Post-training: Earlies or Lates

We'll aim to accommodate your preferred shift where possible

Pay Rates (PAYE)

33 days holiday available separately or advanced into weekly pay

• Days: £18.72 → £19.29 (£21.44 → £22.09 inc. holiday)
• Earlies: £20.59 → £21.22 (£23.59 → £24.30 inc. holiday)
• Lates: £22.46 → £23.15 (£25.73 → £26.51 inc. holiday)
• OT: £28.08 → £28.93
• Sundays: £37.44 → £38.58

Current Vacancies

We're recruiting 9 machinists across:

• CNC Turning
• CNC Milling
• Mill-Turn

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 work instructions
• Record and analyse SPC data
• Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and gauges
• Carry out manual machining, toolmaking and deburring
• Maintain safe working practices and support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Proven machining experience in a relevant environment
• Experience with CNC machines such as Mori Seiki NH5000, Hardinge Conquest or Citizen Sliding Head
• Fastems experience desirable for machining centre roles
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Experience using SPC and precision measuring equipment
• Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on machining experience
• Aerospace, defence or other regulated industry experience is advantageous

What's My Next Step?

If you're an experienced machinist looking to join a growing aerospace manufacturing team, apply now.