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.