Manual Machinist - Junior

www.sammons.co.uk; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Group in Eastbourne is seeking a Manual Machinist or Junior Manual Machinist to join their precision engineering team. You will work with conventional milling and turning machinery to produce high-quality components in a supportive manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn, with a genuine interest in engineering. Some prior manual machining experience is advantageous, and the role offers a full-time permanent or fixed-term contract with potential to become permanent.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in engineering and machining.
• A junior candidate with strong interest in engineering who is eager to learn.
• Basic ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn how to operate manual milling and turning machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional manual milling and turning machinery.
• Manufacture precision components from drawings and specifications.
• Work with stainless steel and aluminium materials.
• Learn to select tooling, machining methods and cutting conditions.
• Carry out adjustments to ensure components meet dimensions and quality.
• Use micrometers, verniers and height gauges to check accuracy.
• Carry out visual and dimensional quality checks throughout production.
• Identify and report machining or quality issues.
• Work to production schedules with high standards of accuracy and workmanship.
• Keep machinery and work areas clean, organised and safe.

Skills

Engineering interest

Manual machining

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team player

Reliable

Positive attitude

Job description

• Job Title: Manual Machinist - Junior
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
• Job Base: Office based
• Reference: V-136734-1
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Published: 30/10/2026 13:44

Job Description

Manual Machinist - Junior

Are you interested in engineering and keen to develop your practical machining skills? Our client is looking for a Manual Machinist or Junior Manual Machinist to join their precision engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous manual machining experience or a junior candidate with a strong interest in engineering who is eager to learn and develop their skills. You will receive the opportunity to work with conventional milling and turning machinery, producing high-quality precision components in a supportive manufacturing environment.

What’s on Offer

Job type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (With a possibility of becoming permanent)

Location: Eastbourne

Salary: £Competitive

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and operating conventional manual milling and turning machinery
• Manufacture precision components using engineering drawings, sketches and specifications
• Work with a range of engineering materials, including stainless steel and aluminium
• Learn to select appropriate tooling, machining methods and cutting conditions
• Carry out adjustments to ensure components meet required dimensions and quality standards
• Use measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and height gauges, to check component accuracy
• Carry out visual and dimensional quality checks throughout production
• Identify and report any machining or quality issues
• Work to production schedules while maintaining high standards of accuracy and workmanship
• Keep machinery and work areas clean, organised and safe

Are you interested in engineering and keen to develop your practical machining skills? Our client is looking for a Manual Machinist or Junior Manual Machinist to join their precision engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous manual machining experience or a junior candidate with a strong interest in engineering who is eager to learn and develop their skills. You will receive the opportunity to work with conventional milling and turning machinery, producing high-quality precision components in a supportive manufacturing environment.

What’s on Offer

Job type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (With a possibility of becoming permanent)

Location: Eastbourne

Salary: £Competitive

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and operating conventional manual milling and turning machinery
• Manufacture precision components using engineering drawings, sketches and specifications
• Work with a range of engineering materials, including stainless steel and aluminium
• Learn to select appropriate tooling, machining methods and cutting conditions
• Carry out adjustments to ensure components meet required dimensions and quality standards
• Use measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and height gauges, to check component accuracy
• Carry out visual and dimensional quality checks throughout production
• Identify and report any machining or quality issuesWork to production schedules while maintaining high standards of accuracy and workmanship
• Keep machinery and work areas clean, organised and safe

Skills & Experience Required

• A genuine interest in engineering, machining or manufacturing
• Some previous experience in a manual machining, workshop or engineering environment would be beneficial
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings or an interest in learning to interpret them
• Good practical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work
• A willingness to learn how to operate manual milling and turning machinery
• Reliable, motivated and able to work as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to develop new technical skills

Our Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in hearing from junior candidates who have a genuine passion for engineering and want to build a long-term career within the industry. You might have recently completed an engineering course, started an apprenticeship or gained some hands-on workshop experience.

For more experienced applicants, previous manual machining experience and the ability to work independently will be advantageous.