Precision Manual Machinist - Small-Batch & One-Off Parts

Kingdom Services Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life cover

Bonus scheme

Employee assistance

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist/Toolroom Machinist to join a precision engineering team. You will work hands-on in a toolroom environment, producing and modifying components to support production and engineering needs.

The role involves operating manual machines, inspecting parts, and contributing to continuous quality standards. You will read engineering drawings, work to tight tolerances, and perform tooling adjustments to ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manual Machinist or Toolroom Machinist or Service Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of manual machining techniques (turning, milling, drilling).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Familiarity with inspection and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual machinery including lathes, mills and other toolroom equipment.
• Manufacture, modify and repair components to required specifications.
• Work from engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Produce one-off and small batch components.
• Carry out tooling adjustments and maintenance tasks.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Support production teams with tooling and engineering requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Ensure all work meets quality and engineering standards.

Skills

Manual machining

Toolroom machining

Reading drawings

Tolerances

Measuring tools

Problem solving

Job description

Kingdom Services Group in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist/Toolroom Machinist to join a precision engineering team. You will work hands-on in a toolroom environment, producing and modifying components to support production and engineering needs.

The role involves operating manual machines, inspecting parts, and contributing to continuous quality standards. You will read engineering drawings, work to tight tolerances, and perform tooling adjustments to ensure high-quality