Machine Shop Technician

Mansell Recruitment Group Plc; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early finish on Fridays

Long-term career development

Ongoing training

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group Plc is recruiting an experienced Machine Shop Technician for a respected engineering manufacturer in the UK. The role covers CNC and conventional machining, from prototype work to small production runs, with a focus on safety, accuracy and high quality.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling and work-holding, set up and operate machines, inspect outputs with precision measuring tools, and contribute ideas to improve methods and productivity as you develop

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a CNC machining environment.
• Confidence reading and working from engineering drawings.
• A solid understanding of machining principles, tooling selection and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• A practical approach to fault finding and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a wider team.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating CNC and manual machine tools.
• Producing precision components from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Selecting suitable tooling and work-holding methods for a range of machining operations.
• Manufacturing low-volume and bespoke components to tight tolerances.
• Inspecting finished work using a range of measuring equipment to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Monitoring machine performance and carrying out routine maintenance checks.
• Working alongside engineering and production teams to overcome manufacturing challenges.
• Identifying opportunities to improve machining methods, workflow and productivity.
• Assisting with the introduction of new manufacturing techniques and improved workshop practices.
• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment.

Skills

CNC machining

Reading drawings

Machining principles

Quality focus

Fault finding

Continuous improvement

Team player

Independent worker

Willing to learn

Job description

Our client is a respected engineering manufacturer with a reputation for producing high-quality machined components for customers operating in technically demanding sectors. As the business continues to expand, it is looking to strengthen its workshop team by recruiting an experienced Machine Shop Technician.

This position would suit someone who enjoys a varied machining role and is looking to take on more responsibility over time. In addition to producing quality components, you'll be encouraged to contribute ideas that improve manufacturing efficiency, support new ways of working, and help shape the future direction of the workshop.

For the right individual, there are genuine opportunities to progress into a leadership position as the department develops.

The Role

Working within a busy machine shop, you'll be involved in the manufacture of precision components from prototype work through to small production batches. You'll work with a variety of CNC and conventional machine tools while ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and to the highest quality standards.

Typical duties will include:

• Setting up and operating CNC and manual machine tools.
• Producing precision components from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Selecting suitable tooling and work-holding methods for a range of machining operations.
• Manufacturing low-volume and bespoke components to tight tolerances.
• Inspecting finished work using a range of measuring equipment to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Monitoring machine performance and carrying out routine maintenance checks.
• Working alongside engineering and production teams to overcome manufacturing challenges.
• Identifying opportunities to improve machining methods, workflow and productivity.
• Assisting with the introduction of new manufacturing techniques and improved workshop practices.
• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience working within a CNC machining environment.

Confidence reading and working from engineering drawings.

A solid understanding of machining principles, tooling selection and manufacturing processes.

Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.

A practical approach to fault finding and continuous improvement.

The ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a wider team.

A proactive attitude with a willingness to develop new skills.

The Package

Competitive salary based on experience.

Permanent, full-time position with an early finish on Fridays.

Long-term career development within an expanding engineering business.

Ongoing training and opportunities to broaden your technical skills.

A varied role working across both CNC and conventional machining.

The chance to contribute to process improvements and future workshop development.

Supportive working environment with investment in people, equipment and manufacturing capability.