CNC machinist (Mazak)

Wärtsilä; Havant; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking a CNC Milling Machinist for Havant, UK. The role requires weekend day shifts and involves driving continuous improvements while maintaining safety and 5S standards. You will work with various metals and castings, perform Heidenhain programming, and read engineering drawings.

The successful candidate will have apprentice training, GCSEs, and 5+ years in manufacturing engineering with CNC programming experience. Strong communication and cross-training abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE/O Level or equivalent is required
• Apprentice served is preferred
• Experience with Heidenhain programming is essential
• Familiar with castings and various metals is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Clear communications and hands on approach with a strong work ethic
• Drive improvements as part of continuous improvement culture
• Work in a safe manner in line with Health & Safety policy
• Maintain working area to a good standard as part of 5S implementation
• Ensure quality is maintained and processes implemented to company standards
• Carry out tasks in accordance with set process times to meet deadlines
• Be flexible and cross-train others when required

Skills

Heidenhain

Turning

Milling

Reading drawings

Health & Safety

5S

Communication

Education

GCSE/O Level or equivalent

Apprentice served

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?
We are now looking for a
CNC Milling Machinist
to join our team working for a better future.
This role is based in Havant, Portsmouth, UK, and requires working weekend day shifts.
As CNC Milling Machinist, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Clear communications and hands on approach with a strong work ethic
• Drive improvements as part of continuous improvement culture
• Working in a safe manner in line with the companies Health and Safety policy
• Maintain working area to a good standard as part of 5S implementation
• Ensure quality is maintained and follow processes for area are correctly implemented to company standards
• Carry out tasks in accordance with set process times to meet deadline.
• Have a flexible approach and at times move onto other disciplines within skill set
• Help with skills flex training and cross train others when required.
  

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• Ideally Apprentice served
• Heidenhain Programming
• Familiar with Turning and Milling techniques
• Experience with handling of composite materials is an advantage
• Understand Health& Safety environment/procedures
• Read and understand Engineering drawings
• Good communicator with all levels of business (written & verbal)
• Education:
• GCSE/O Level or equivalent.
• Apprentice served
• Experience:
• 5 years (min) Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry
• 5 years (min) CNC Programming knowledge (Heidenhain)
• Modern Tool Cutting knowledge
• Experience working with castings and various metals - Inconel/Aluminium bronze/Cast Iron/Duplex/stainless steel
• CI experience (Lean 7 wastes) Safety / 5S
• Computer Literate (Microsoft)
  

Last application date: 07/08/2026
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.