Manual Lathe Operator

Matchtech Mobility; Titchfield; On-site; GBP 38,900 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new manufacturing facility

Long-term PAYE contract

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Matchtech Mobility is seeking an experienced Colchester Lathe Operator to join a growing aerospace manufacturing business on a long-term PAYE contract. The role is based in Titchfield, Hampshire, with an upcoming relocation to a brand-new manufacturing facility in Lee-on-the-Solent.

You will set up Colchester lathes, manufacture components to engineering drawings, and perform in-process inspections with accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• Set up and operate Colchester lathes safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings for component manufacture.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify tolerances during production.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety in aerospace work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Colchester lathes safely and efficiently.
• Manufacture components to drawings and specifications.
• Conduct in-process inspections using standard measuring equipment.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the team.

Skills

Lathe operation

Reading engineering drawings

High attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

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. The role is based in Titchfield, Hampshire, with an upcoming relocation to a brand‑new manufacturing facility in Lee‑on‑the‑Solent.

Pay and Working Hours

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 running until June 2027 with potential for extension.
• Full training provided with progression opportunities through additional pay grades.
• Overtime earning potential and annual rate increases.
• Opportunity to work in a brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility.
• Be part of a growing, 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.