Manual Machinist
CV-LibraryFareham, HampshirepermanentPosted: 13 May 2026
Apply NowManual Machinist (Late Shift) – Aerospace
Fareham
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 2pm–12am (38 hours/week, 4 days)
Salary: Up to £38,000
Join a small, friendly aerospace engineering team producing a wide variety of metallic components (mainly stainless steel) for high-precision, compliance-driven environments.
This is a newly created late shift within a busy manual machining department.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manual machining (lathes, mills, polishing machines) of aerospace components and tooling
* Set up, operate and maintain manual lathes and milling machines independently
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and follow work instructions
* Maintain accurate production and traceability records
* Follow strict documentation processes (root cards, batch tracking, etc.)
* Contribute to a positive team culture in a small, close-knit environment
About You:
* Completed an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, ideally in toolmaking/manual machining
* Proven experience in manual lathes and milling machining, (Colchester / Harrison lathes)
* Hands-on toolmaking experience within a toolroom environment
* Experience in aerospace, high-precision or compliance-led sectors is an advantage
* Comfortable with late shift work and able to commute reliably (driving license required)
* Able to read technical drawings and use measuring equipment
* Basic problem solving and self-sufficiency
* Friendly, reliable, enthusiastic and people-focused
* Eligible to work in the UK, BPSS security and ITAR checks apply
Additional Details:
* Company offers 25% shift allowance, pension, health cover, holidays, onsite Gym, free parking, Social club & discount schemes.
* They are commutable from Southampton, Portsmouth, Gosport, Winchester, Eastleigh etc but can offer relocation support if required
Fareham
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 2pm–12am (38 hours/week, 4 days)
Salary: Up to £38,000
Join a small, friendly aerospace engineering team producing a wide variety of metallic components (mainly stainless steel) for high-precision, compliance-driven environments.
This is a newly created late shift within a busy manual machining department.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manual machining (lathes, mills, polishing machines) of aerospace components and tooling
* Set up, operate and maintain manual lathes and milling machines independently
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and follow work instructions
* Maintain accurate production and traceability records
* Follow strict documentation processes (root cards, batch tracking, etc.)
* Contribute to a positive team culture in a small, close-knit environment
About You:
* Completed an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, ideally in toolmaking/manual machining
* Proven experience in manual lathes and milling machining, (Colchester / Harrison lathes)
* Hands-on toolmaking experience within a toolroom environment
* Experience in aerospace, high-precision or compliance-led sectors is an advantage
* Comfortable with late shift work and able to commute reliably (driving license required)
* Able to read technical drawings and use measuring equipment
* Basic problem solving and self-sufficiency
* Friendly, reliable, enthusiastic and people-focused
* Eligible to work in the UK, BPSS security and ITAR checks apply
Additional Details:
* Company offers 25% shift allowance, pension, health cover, holidays, onsite Gym, free parking, Social club & discount schemes.
* They are commutable from Southampton, Portsmouth, Gosport, Winchester, Eastleigh etc but can offer relocation support if required