Turning & Manual Machinist

  • Workshop Recruitment
  • Oct 03, 2025
Contractor Manufacturing

Job Description

Our client based in the Fareham area are looking to recruit experienced Turning and Manual Machinist to work either of the below shifts:

Shift: Twilight (training will be on days) Standard weekly 37hrs (Mon Thurs 2:00pm 10:30pm (30 min unpaid break) / Fri 09:00-14:00 (no break)

Shift: Days - Standard weekly 37hrs - (Mon Thurs: (Apply online only) / Fri: (Apply online only

A skilled manual machinist with the capability of working unsupervised on Manual Lathes swagging techniques, Capable of reading drawings and inspecting own work

Job Duties:

  • Manual turning with tight tolerances work using a Lathe.
  • Other machining and intricate work as required in other departments
  • Second operation activities such as deburring
  • General housekeeping activities, Lean 6S and planned maintenance activities

Education Level:

  • Apprentice trained in manual machining may be considered
  • ONC or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline but relevant experience would be a bonus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • A skilled manual machinist with the capability of working unsupervised on Manual Lathes swagging techniques
  • Good written communication and verbal communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Strong prioritization skills
  • Good team player and also self-motivated to work as an individual
  • Ability to complete work accurately and thoroughly, meeting required timescales
  • Ability to operate manual machine tools
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Decision making skills
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
  • Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
  • Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
  • Understanding of lean principles, in particular 5S/6S activities
  • Safety orientated with a good awareness of Health and Safety in a machine shop and treatments environment
  • Ability to learn and take on new skills