CNC Machinist

CNC & Manual Machinists - Multiple Roles (PAYE Contract)
Location: Titchfield, near Fareham, Hampshire
Contract Type: PAYE (until June 2026, with likely extension)

About the Roles
We are expanding our team and have multiple contract vacancies for experienced machinists at our well-equipped manufacturing facility in Titchfield, Hampshire. Roles are available across CNC and manual machining, offering a supportive and busy engineering environment.

Shift Pattern

• Training: Day shifts initially
• After Training: Early or late shifts

Shift Details & Rates:

Shift

Hours

First 12 Weeks

After 12 Weeks

Day (training)

7:30 am - 4:15 pm Mon-Thu, 7:30 am - 11:30 am Fri

18.09 (20.72 inc. holiday)

18.64 (21.35 inc. holiday)

Early

6:00 am - 2:00 pm Mon-Thu, 6:00 am - 1:30 pm Fri

19.90 (22.79 inc. holiday)

20.50 (23.48 inc. holiday)

Late

2:00 pm - 11:45 pm Mon-Thu

21.70 (24.86 inc. holiday)

22.36 (25.61 inc. holiday)

Overtime

As required

27.13 (31.07 inc. holiday)

27.95 (32.02 inc. holiday)

Sundays

As required

36.17 (41.43 inc. holiday)

37.27 (42.69 inc. holiday)

Vacancies Available

• CNC Milling: Mori Seiki NV (1)
• CNC Turning: HT42 Hardinge Conquest Lathe (1)
• CNC Grinding (1)
• Rapid / LB Machines (1)
• CNC Machining Centre with Fastems: Mori Seiki NH5000 (1)
• Deburring (1)
• Ball Polishing (1)

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills, grinders, or sliding head machines
• Work from engineering drawings and work instructions
• Record and interpret SPC data
• Use precision measuring tools (verniers, micrometers, plug gauges)
• Perform manual machining, toolmaking, and deburring tasks
• Maintain safe working practices and support continuous improvement initiatives

Experience Required

• Proven machining experience in relevant roles
• CNC machinists: experience on machines such as Mori Seiki NH5000, Hardinge Conquest, Citizen Sliding Head, etc.
• Fastems experience preferred for CNC Machining Centre roles
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Competence in SPC recording and precision measuring tools
• Apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience
• Aerospace, defence, or regulated industry experience desirable
• Right to work in the UK and eligible for ITAR-controlled work

If you have CNC or manual machining experience and want to join a busy, supportive engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.