Workshop Engineer - CNC

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Tendring; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Job summary

The Manningtree-based Workshop Engineer role is a hands-on position within a specialist manufacturing business. You will maintain and repair workshop machinery, manufacture small components and tooling, and support day-to-day operations to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has practical engineering experience in a workshop, with experience using lathes and milling machines. Knowledge of composites is advantageous but not essential, and the role is site-based with standard

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a general engineering workshop.
• Experience using conventional lathes and milling machines.
• Ability to manufacture or modify small components and tooling as required.
• Experience with GRP or composite materials is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine maintenance, servicing and repairs on workshop machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out practical repairs and adjustments to minimise downtime.
• Operating conventional machine tools, including lathes and milling machines, to manufacture or modify small components.
• Fabricating small components and producing tooling to support workshop and production requirements.
• Using bandsaws, pillar drills and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Taking accurate measurements using verniers, micrometers and depth gauges.
• Supporting general workshop upkeep and the organisation of tools and work areas.
• Working closely with production and engineering teams to ensure safety and operation.

Skills

Hands-on engineer

Machine tools experience

Lathes & Milling

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Bandsaws

Pillar drills

Verniers

Micrometers

Job description

Position

Workshop Engineer

Location

Manningtree, Essex

Salary

£34,000 - £36,000 per annum

Working Arrangement

Site based

Employment Type

Permanent

The Workshop Engineer position is required in Manningtree for our client, a specialist manufacturing business operating within the composites and engineering machinery sector. This is a hands‑on role suited to a practical engineer who can maintain and repair workshop machinery, manufacture small components and tooling, and support the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations.

The successful candidate will have a broad general engineering skill set, with experience using conventional machine tools such as lathes and milling machines. Previous experience working with composites is advantageous but not essential.

Job Overview

• Carrying out routine maintenance, servicing and repairs on workshop machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out practical repairs and adjustments to minimise equipment downtime.
• Operating conventional machine tools, including lathes and milling machines, to manufacture or modify small components.
• Fabricating small components and producing tooling to support workshop and production requirements.
• Using bandsaws, pillar drills, hand tools and other general workshop equipment safely and effectively.
• Taking accurate measurements using verniers, micrometers, depth gauges and other relevant measuring equipment.
• Supporting general workshop upkeep, equipment checks and the organisation of tools and work areas.
• Working closely with production and engineering colleagues to ensure machinery and equipment remain safe and operational.

Job Requirements

• Practical, hands‑on experience within a general engineering or manufacturing workshop.
• Experience using conventional lathes and milling machines.
• Ability to manufacture or modify small components and produce tooling as required.
• Experience maintaining, repairing or servicing machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Competent in the use of general workshop equipment, including bandsaws, pillar drills and hand tools.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment, including verniers and micrometers.
• Good practical problem‑solving skills, attention to detail and a strong awareness of workshop health and safety.
• Experience with GRP or composite materials, pneumatic systems and structural adhesives would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary & Benefits

Salary of £34,000 - £36,000 per annum.

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Site‑based position.