Manual Machinist

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Ash Vale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering firm is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist in Ash Vale, UK. This role involves operating grinding machinery and producing precision components for high-spec industries like aerospace and motorsport. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in manual machining and precision grinding, with a methodical approach to work. This is a secure, permanent position offering competitive pay and a Monday-Friday shift pattern.

Benefits

1.3x overtime pay (Monday‑Friday)

1.5x overtime pay (Saturday‑Sunday)

Secure, permanent role

Varied work on low-volume, high-precision components

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manual machining and precision grinding.
• Strong skills in surface, cylindrical and internal grinding.
• Comfortable working to fine tolerances from technical drawings.
• Self-sufficient, accurate and methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual grinding machinery including surface and cylindrical grinders.
• Produce one-off and small batch precision components.
• Work from engineering drawings and job cards.
• Use measuring tools to inspect and ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams.

Skills

Manual machining

Precision grinding

Surface grinding

Cylindrical grinding

Bore grinding

Education

Apprentice-trained or qualified by experience in engineering

Tools

Surface grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Bore/internal grinders

Lathes

Mills

Job description

Manual Machinist

Salary: £18 per hour

Location: Aldershot, Hampshire

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, Day Shift (e.g. 07:30-16:00 with early finish Friday)

A well-established precision engineering company based in Aldershot is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist / Toolroom Engineer with strong grinding experience. This is a superb opportunity to join a long-standing, stable business producing complex, low-volume components for high-spec industries including aerospace, defence and motorsport.

As a recruitment partner to this business, we're helping them identify a capable, hands‑on machinist with a strong grounding in surface, cylindrical or bore grinding.

What's on Offer

• Monday to Friday day shift
• Early Friday finish
• 1.3x overtime pay (Monday‑Friday)
• 1.5x overtime pay (Saturday‑Sunday)
• Secure, permanent role within a stable company
• Varied work on low-volume, high-precision components

Manual Machinist Responsibilities

• Operate manual grinding machinery including:
• Surface grinders
• Cylindrical grinders
• Bore/internal grinders
• Produce one‑off and small batch precision components to tight tolerances
• Work from engineering drawings and job cards
• Use measuring tools (micrometers, gauges etc.) to inspect and ensure accuracy
• Operate additional manual machines such as lathes and mills as required
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet customer specs and deadlines

Manual Machinist Requirements

• Proven experience in manual machining and precision grinding
• Strong skills in surface, cylindrical and internal grinding
• Comfortable working to fine tolerances from technical drawings
• Self‑sufficient, accurate and methodical approach to work
• Apprentice‑trained or qualified by experience in an engineering environment

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