Job Description
Machinist / Mechanical Machine Operator
Location: Southampton | Sector: Mechanical Engineering / Workshop Refurbishment
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year | Hours: 39 hours per week
Role Overview
The Machinist / Mechanical Machine Operator will support the business in delivering manual machining capabilities and other workshop activities/services to provide cost-effective, efficient and safe refurbishment to defined high standards on incoming customer orders. The role involves interpreting engineering drawings, setting up and operating manual machining equipment, working to precise specifications and supporting the wider workshop team through problem-solving, fault finding, diagnosis and reverse engineering where required.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, borers and other workshop equipment, carrying out daily checks and maintenance tasks as required.
Interpret engineering drawings...
Location: Southampton | Sector: Mechanical Engineering / Workshop Refurbishment
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year | Hours: 39 hours per week
Role Overview
The Machinist / Mechanical Machine Operator will support the business in delivering manual machining capabilities and other workshop activities/services to provide cost-effective, efficient and safe refurbishment to defined high standards on incoming customer orders. The role involves interpreting engineering drawings, setting up and operating manual machining equipment, working to precise specifications and supporting the wider workshop team through problem-solving, fault finding, diagnosis and reverse engineering where required.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, borers and other workshop equipment, carrying out daily checks and maintenance tasks as required.
Interpret engineering drawings...
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- Location Portswood, Hampshire
- Job Type Full-time
- Category architecture-and-engineering
- Posted Date June 17, 2026
- Application Deadline July 27, 2026