Precision Machining Technician – CNC & Conventional

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

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