Precision Manual Machinist – Toolroom Prototyping & Precision

Kingdom People; Purbrook; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company bonus

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Training & development

Job summary

Kingdom People in Portsmouth seeks an experienced Manual Machinist / Toolroom Machinist to join a world-class precision engineering environment. You will manufacture high-precision components using manual milling machines, centre lathes and surface grinders from engineering drawings.

You will work closely with Design Engineers and Production teams on prototype development and tooling, ensuring tight tolerances, traceability in ERP, and adherence to quality and Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating manual milling machines, centre lathes and surface grinders.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of machining techniques, cutting tools, feeds and speeds.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manufacture one-off and small batch components.
• Desirable: Mechanical Engineering or Machining Apprenticeship.
• Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• Desirable: NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent Engineering qualification
• Experience using ERP systems such as IFS.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual milling machines, centre lathes and surface grinders.
• Manufacture one-off and small batch precision components and tooling.
• Produce components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and technical documentation.
• Select appropriate tooling, workholding methods and machining strategies.
• Carry out machine set-up, alignment and routine maintenance.
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and dial gauges.
• Work closely with Design Engineering and Production teams to support prototype and tooling requirements.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing records and traceability using the ERP system.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company quality standards and Health & Safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Toolroom and Manufacturing departments.

Skills

Manual milling machines

Manual centre lathes

Manual surface grinders

Read engineering drawings

Tight tolerances

Machining techniques

Precision measuring equipment

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

One-off and small batch components

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Machining Apprenticeship

NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent Engineering qualification

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Kingdom People in Portsmouth seeks an experienced Manual Machinist / Toolroom Machinist to join a world-class precision engineering environment. You will manufacture high-precision components using manual milling machines, centre lathes and surface grinders from engineering drawings.

You will work closely with Design Engineers and Production teams on prototype development and tooling, ensuring tight tolerances, traceability in ERP, and adherence to quality and Health & Safety standards.