Workshop Engineer

KPJ Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in Stockport is seeking a Workshop Engineer to join its team. The role involves setting up and operating CNC machinery, conducting bench work, and building components from engineering drawings. Ideal candidates will have hands-on engineering experience and the ability to understand engineering drawings. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for career development within a supportive team.

Benefits

£13.50 - £14 per hour

Monday to Friday | 7am - 4pm

Early finish on Fridays

Overtime available (paid at enhanced rate)

22 days holiday + bank holidays

4% pension + death in service

Long-term career development

Supportive team with strong retention

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience required, either manual or CNC.
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Confidence with hand tools and workshop machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machinery once programmes are loaded.
• Conduct bench work including drilling, tapping, filing, and assembly.
• Build tools and components from engineering drawings.
• Work with aluminium and steel components.
• Use manual engineering equipment effectively.
• Clean, prepare, and assemble tooling.
• Liaise closely with CAD/CAM engineers.
• Work independently at the bench and support wider workshop tasks.

Skills

Hands-on engineering experience

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Confidence with hand tools and workshop machinery

Tools

CNC machinery

Manual engineering equipment

Job description

We're hiring for a Workshop Engineer to join a long-established engineering team in Stockport.

If you enjoy hands‑on work, learning new skills, and taking real ownership of what you build, this is a solid opportunity with plenty of stability and progression.

What's on offer?

• £13.50 - £14 p/h
• Mon - Fri | 7am - 4pm
• Early finish on Fridays
• Overtime available (paid at enhanced rate)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• 4% pension + death in service
• Long‑term career development
• Supportive team with strong retention

What will you be doing as a Workshop Engineer?

• Setting and operating CNC machinery once programmes are loaded
• Bench work including drilling, tapping, filing, deburring, and assembly
• Building tools and components from engineering drawings
• Working with aluminium and steel components
• Using manual engineering equipment (lathe, drills, hand tools)
• Cleaning, preparing, and assembling tooling
• Liaising closely with CAD/CAM engineers
• Working independently at the bench and supporting wider workshop tasks

What will you need?

• Hands‑on engineering experience (manual or CNC)
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Confidence with hand tools and workshop machinery

Interested?

Apply today or speak with Sadiye at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.