Machinist – Precision Engineering Location: Croydon Salary: £34,000 – £41,000 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent My client, a well-established engineering organisation in Croydon, is seeking an experienced Machinist to join their workshop team, supporting the maintenance, repair and overhaul of precision-engineered components across a range of industrial sectors, ensuring high-quality output and efficient turnaround. The Role • Produce and refurbish components to tight tolerances • Interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings • Set and operate manual machining equipment including lathes, milling, drilling, boring and grinding machinery • Use and maintain precision measuring tools to verify compliance • Adapt tooling and methods to meet varied machining challenges • Support workshop colleagues by producing tooling and component modifications • Maintain safe, clean and efficient working practices • Contribute to planning and basic machine maintenance About You • Proven experience in a manual machining environment • Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification preferred • Confident interpreting metric and imperial technical drawings • Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset • Able to work effectively both independently and within a team • Flexible and able to manage changing priorities • Good communication skills and commitment to safety standards What’s on Offer • Salary between £34,000 and £41,000 depending on experience • Ongoing training and skills development opportunities • Stable and respected engineering business with strong values • Varied role with interesting and technically challenging work