CNC & Manual Machinist

MTS; Croydon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in intelligent drive technology is seeking an experienced Machinist for their Croydon workshop. In this permanent, full-time role, you will maintain and repair mechanical equipment across various industries including rail and oil. The job requires precision machining, interpreting technical drawings, and teamwork to meet customer needs. Ideal candidates should have proven machining experience, strong mechanical skills, and attention to detail. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Dental plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a machinist in engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Skilled with lathes, milling, grinding, or similar machinery.

Responsibilities

• Precision machining using manual and CNC equipment.
• Repairing, overhauling, and re-manufacturing components.
• Inspecting parts and identifying faults.

Skills

Machining experience

Mechanical background

Ability to read technical drawings

Skills with lathes, milling, grinding

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Machinist – Croydon (Permanent, Full-Time)

We are recruiting an experienced Machinist to join our busy engineering workshop in Croydon. This is a stable, hands‑on role within a global leader in intelligent drive technology.

You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair and overhaul of mechanical equipment from the rail, marine, power, oil and gas industries.

Salary: £34,980–£41,040 + annual bonus

Hours: Mon–Thurs 7:30–15:00, Fri 7:30–13:30

Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension, life assurance, private healthcare, dental plan, cycle‑to‑work scheme.

The Role

• Precision machining using manual and CNC equipment
• Reading technical drawings and working to tight tolerances
• Repairing, overhauling, and re‑manufacturing components
• Inspecting parts and identifying faults
• Working with workshop teams to meet customer requirements

Key Skills & Experience for the CNC and manual machinist

• Proven experience as a machinist in engineering or manufacturing
• Strong mechanical background
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings
• Skilled with lathes, milling, grinding, or similar machinery
• High attention to detail and problem‑solving ability

If you’re a skilled machinist looking for a long‑term career with a high‑performance engineering company, apply today or call Andrea on 07999 108785.