Job Description

Location: Titchfield, near Fareham, Hampshire

Contract: PAYE (running to June 2027)

About the Opportunity

We are growing our team and hiring x9 machinists for contract roles at our well-equipped manufacturing site in Titchfield. Opportunities are available across the machine shop.

In Spring 2027, the role will transfer to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Lee-on-the-Solent - a European Centre of Excellence with significant investment in new machinery. This is a truly exciting time to be part of the business.

Shift Pattern

Training period: Day shifts

Post-training: Early or late shifts

The client will aim to accommodate candidates preference - let's discuss!

Pay Rates & Hours - PAYE + 33 days holiday, or have the monetary amount advanced to you in your weekly pay.

ShiftHoursFirst 12 WeeksAfter 12 Weeks

Day (training)Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:15pm, Fri 7:30am-11:30am£18.72 (£21.44 inc. holiday)£19.29 (£22.09 inc. holiday)

EarlyMon-Thu 6:00am-2:00pm, Fri 6:00am-1:30pm£20.59 (£23.59 inc. holiday)£21.22 (£24.30 inc. holiday)

LateMon-Thu 2:00pm-11:45pm£22.46 (£25.73 inc. holiday)£23.15 (£26.51 inc. holiday)

OvertimeAs required£28.08 (£32.16 inc. holiday)£28.93 (£33.14 inc. holiday)

SundaysAs required£37.44 (£42.88 inc. holiday)£38.58 (£44.18 inc. holiday)

Current Vacancies

We are recruiting 9 machinists across CNC Turning and CNC Milling / Mill-Turn disciplines. Get in touch to discuss the best fit for your experience.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills, grinders, or sliding head machines

Interpret engineering drawings and follow work instructions

Record and analyse SPC data

Use precision measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, plug gauges)

Carry out manual machining, toolmaking, and deburring

Maintain safe working practices and contribute to continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

Proven machining experience in a relevant role

CNC experience with machines such as Mori Seiki NH5000, Hardinge Conquest, or Citizen Sliding Head

Fastems experience preferred for machining centre roles

Ability to read and work from engineering drawings

Competence in SPC and precision measurement tools

Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience

Aerospace, defence, or regulated industry background advantageous

Right to work in the UK and eligibility for ITAR-controlled workIf you have CNC or manual machining experience and are looking to join a collaborative and high-performing engineering team, we would welcome your application