Machinist

Antal International Network; England; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering business in Langley, Slough is seeking an experienced machinist for a permanent position. The role involves both manual and CNC machining to produce quality parts, with responsibilities including operating various machines, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring product accuracy. A competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000 is offered, along with a supportive and friendly working environment. This position provides long-term job security and opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive workshop environment

Job security and skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in machining or engineering manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with manual and CNC lathes, milling machines.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.

Responsibilities

• Machining components accurately to drawings and specifications.
• Operating manual and CNC machines while maintaining quality.
• Setting up machines and choosing tooling to meet requirements.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC machining (Fanuc)

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

CNC lathes

Manual lathes

Milling machines

Measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers)

Job description

Machinist

Location: Langley, Slough

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (on-site)

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year (depending on experience)

We’re working with a well‑established precision engineering business in Langley, Slough that’s looking to add an experienced machinist to their busy workshop. This is a hands‑on, permanent role for someone who enjoys practical machining work, takes pride in producing quality parts, and likes being part of a close‑knit engineering team.

If you’re comfortable working with both manual and CNC machines, can read engineering drawings, and enjoy seeing a job done right, this could be a great fit.

What you’ll be doing

• Machining components accurately and efficiently to drawings and specifications
• Operating manual lathes, CNC lathes (Fanuc), milling machines and bench drills
• Setting up machines, choosing tooling and adjusting settings to meet tight tolerances
• Working with a variety of materials including metals, alloys and stainless steel
• Using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, callipers and gauges
• Checking finished parts to make sure quality and accuracy are spot on
• Spotting and resolving machining issues as they arise
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance and reporting any faults
• Managing your workload to meet production deadlines
• Working closely with the wider engineering and production team
• Keeping the workshop clean, organised and safe at all times

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a machining or engineering manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with manual lathes and CNC lathes (Fanuc), milling machines and drills
• Confident reading and working from engineering drawings
• Good understanding of tolerances, measurements and thread forms
• A strong eye for detail and pride in producing quality work
• Reliable, punctual and well organised
• Comfortable working independently but happy to be part of a team
• Flexible approach, with some overtime when required

What’s on offer

• A permanent role with a stable and growing engineering business
• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000, depending on experience
• Supportive, friendly workshop environment
• Long‑term job security and opportunities to develop your skills

If you’re an experienced machinist looking for a solid, long‑term role where your skills will be valued, we’d love to hear from you.