Manual Machinist
CV-LibraryFareham, ENG, PO15, GBpermanentPosted: 19 June 2026
Apply NowAre you an experienced Manual Machinist who takes pride in precision, accuracy and high-quality workmanship?
Do you enjoy working with manual lathes, mills and finishing equipment to produce components to tight tolerances?
We’re supporting a specialist manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Manual Machinist to join their Machine Shop team.
What’s the role all about?
As a Manual Machinist, you’ll be responsible for the safe and accurate machining of metallic components, working from engineering drawings, job cards and process sheets.
This is a hands-on role where quality, traceability and attention to detail are key.
Key responsibilities
Operate manual lathes, manual mills and workshop machinery
Work from engineering drawings, job cards and process sheets
Machine and finish components to tight tolerances
Carry out precision inspections using manual measuring tools
Maintain accurate traceability documentation and test sheets
Support MRB, NCR and audit activities where required
Complete TPM routines to support tooling and machine life
Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
Minimise scrap, rework and waste through efficient working practices
Support continuous improvement and 5S activities
What you’ll need
Previous manual machining experience
Experience using manual mills, lathes and workshop tools
Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
Strong measurement accuracy and attention to detail
Good record-keeping and traceability discipline
A reliable, self-motivated and quality-focused approach
Desirable
Machining / toolmaking apprenticeship
Aerospace or precision engineering experience
Surface grinding experience
Exposure to 5S or continuous improvement
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Manual Machinist looking for a hands-on role within a quality-focused manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Do you enjoy working with manual lathes, mills and finishing equipment to produce components to tight tolerances?
We’re supporting a specialist manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Manual Machinist to join their Machine Shop team.
What’s the role all about?
As a Manual Machinist, you’ll be responsible for the safe and accurate machining of metallic components, working from engineering drawings, job cards and process sheets.
This is a hands-on role where quality, traceability and attention to detail are key.
Key responsibilities
Operate manual lathes, manual mills and workshop machinery
Work from engineering drawings, job cards and process sheets
Machine and finish components to tight tolerances
Carry out precision inspections using manual measuring tools
Maintain accurate traceability documentation and test sheets
Support MRB, NCR and audit activities where required
Complete TPM routines to support tooling and machine life
Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
Minimise scrap, rework and waste through efficient working practices
Support continuous improvement and 5S activities
What you’ll need
Previous manual machining experience
Experience using manual mills, lathes and workshop tools
Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
Strong measurement accuracy and attention to detail
Good record-keeping and traceability discipline
A reliable, self-motivated and quality-focused approach
Desirable
Machining / toolmaking apprenticeship
Aerospace or precision engineering experience
Surface grinding experience
Exposure to 5S or continuous improvement
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Manual Machinist looking for a hands-on role within a quality-focused manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy