Job Description

Colchester Lathe Operator
Location: Titchfield, Hampshire
(Please note: the business will soon relocate to a brand-new manufacturing facility in Lee-on-the-Solent, offering an exciting opportunity to join during a period of growth and investment.)

About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Colchester Lathe Operator to join a growing aerospace manufacturing business on a long-term PAYE contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment, producing high-quality components to exacting aerospace standards.
You will be responsible for setting and operating Colchester lathes, working from engineering drawings, and ensuring all work meets strict quality requirements.

First 12 Weeks

• Basic: 18.13 p/h (Accrued Holiday) 20.77 p/h (Advanced Holiday)
• Overtime: 27.20 p/h (Accrued Holiday) 31.15 p/h (Advanced Holiday)
• Sundays: 36.26 p/h (Accrued Holiday) 41.54 p/h (Advanced Holiday)

After 12 Weeks

• Basic: 18.68 p/h (Accrued Holiday) 21.40 p/h (Advanced Holiday)
• Overtime: 28.03 p/h (Accrued Holiday) 32.10 p/h (Advanced Holiday)
• Sundays: 37.37 p/h (Accrued Holiday) 42.80 p/h (Advanced Holiday)

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Colchester lathes safely and efficiently.
• Manufacture components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct in-process inspections using standard measuring equipment.
• Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Adhere to all health, safety and aerospace quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the manufacturing team.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience operating Colchester lathes within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Eligibility
Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and be able to comply with ITAR requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Long-term PAYE contract.
• Contract running until June 2027 with strong potential for extension.
• Full training provided.
• Progression opportunities through additional pay grades.
• Overtime earning potential.
• Annual rate increases.
• Opportunity to work in a brand-new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
• Join a growing and well-established aerospace business during an exciting period of investment and expansion.

Location
Initially based in Titchfield, Hampshire, with relocation to a new manufacturing facility in Lee-on-the-Solent in the near future.
If you are a skilled Lathe Operator looking for a stable long-term opportunity within the aerospace sector, we would like to hear from you.