Machinist
Location: Langley, Slough
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (on-site)
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year (depending on experience)
We’re working with a well-established precision engineering business in Langley, Slough that’s looking to add an experienced Machinist to their busy workshop. This is a hands-on, permanent role for someone who enjoys practical machining work, takes pride in producing quality parts, and likes being part of a close-knit engineering team.
If you’re comfortable working with both manual and CNC machines, can read engineering drawings, and enjoy seeing a job done right, this could be a great fit.
What you’ll be doing
Machining components accurately and efficiently to drawings and specifications
Operating manual lathes, CNC lathes (Fanuc), milling machines and bench drills
Setting up machines, choosing tooling and adjusting settings to meet tight tolerances
Working with a variety of materials including metals, alloys and stainless steel
Using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, callipers and gauges
Checking finished parts to make sure quality and accuracy are spot on
Spotting and resolving machining issues as they arise
Carrying out basic machine maintenance and reporting any faults
Managing your workload to meet production deadlines
Working closely with the wider engineering and production team
Keeping the workshop clean, organised and safe at all times What we’re looking for
Previous experience in a machining or engineering manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with manual lathes and CNC lathes (Fanuc), milling machines and drills
Confident reading and working from engineering drawings
Good understanding of tolerances, measurements and thread forms
A strong eye for detail and pride in producing quality work
Reliable, punctual and well organised
Comfortable working independently but happy to be part of a team
Flexible approach, with some overtime when required What’s on offer
A permanent role with a stable and growing engineering business
Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000, depending on experience
Supportive, friendly workshop environment
Long-term job security and opportunities to develop your skills If you’re an experienced machinist looking for a solid, long-term role where your skills will be valued, we’d love to hear from you