General Machinist

Job Title: General Machinist

Salary: £17 per hour
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Work type: Full-Time, Permanent | Day Shift, 36 Hours per Week

The Opportunity
Our client, a well-established specialist manufacturing business based in Portsmouth, is seeking an experienced CNC Turner/Miller to join their skilled production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served machinist with experience in both CNC and manual turning/milling who is looking to work in a highly specialised precision engineering environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Set and operate both CNC and manual lathes to manufacture precision-engineered components.
• Work within a busy machine shop environment while maintaining health, safety and quality standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and production documentation.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions and maintain tight tolerances.
• Monitor machining processes and make adjustments where required.
• Maintain accurate production records and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams.

What you'll have:

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner/Miller within a precision engineering environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of Fanuc controls is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience using XYZ Prototrack controls.
• Experience working with Heidenhain control systems.
• Experience operating manual lathes and other machine shop equipment.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Permanent full-time opportunity with a respected engineering manufacturer.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with long-term progression prospects.