Machinist – CNC - Engineering Workshop

Location: Croydon - CR0 
As a major force in international mechanical engineering company, we drive innovation across hydropower, energy, paper, transport, oil & gas, and advanced drive systems. From hydropower turbines and paper machines to complex industrial drive technology, our solutions keep essential industries moving.

Our client’s company is expanding, and we’re looking for a talented Machinist who has experience working with a range of manual and/or CNC machines — lathes, mills, borers, grinders, drill machines, and more to join their high-performing workshop team.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract – stable, long-term role
• 36.5-hour working week
• Hours:
  • Mon–Thurs: 7:30am – 3:00pm
  • Friday: 7:30am – 1:30pm
• Salary : £34,980 – £41,040 (experience dependent)
• Annual bonus (pro rata for year of joining)
• 25 days holiday (pro rata on joining)
• Pension scheme: 3% employee / 6% employer
• Life assurance & private healthcare
• Dental plan
• Cycle-to-work scheme & salary sacrifice options

About the Role

In this critical workshop role, you’ll be machining, restoring, and manufacturing high-precision components used across rail, marine, and power generation sectors. Every day brings something different — complex challenges, specialist engineering tasks, and the chance to work on components that literally keep industries running.

Key Responsibilities or a Machinist – CNC Machines

• Machining excellence: Set up and operate a range of manual and/or CNC machines — lathes, mills, borers, grinders, drill machines, and more.
• High-precision work: Produce and refurbish components to tight tolerances, ensuring exceptional quality and accuracy.
• Technical interpretation: Read complex engineering drawings and technical instructions confidently (metric and imperial).
• Quality assurance: Use precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.) to inspect work and ensure compliance.
• Workshop care: Carry out routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Team collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and design teams to deliver seamless project outcomes.

What We’re Looking For in a machinist

• Significant experience in a manual machining or general engineering workshop.
• Time-served apprenticeship or similar engineering qualification (preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of maths and engineering principles.
• A meticulous, quality-driven mindset, with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to follow technical direction.

Do you think you have the skills?  Apply today or call Andrea 07999108785

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