Manual Machinist in Canterbury, Kent

Manual Machinist

Location: Canterbury
Salary: Up to £18 per hour DOE
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm (30‑minute break)
• Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm (30‑minute break)

About the Role:
Our Client, a well‑established precision engineering business based in Canterbury, is seeking a highly skilled Horizontal Borer to join their stable and long‑standing manufacturing team. This is a key role within the workshop, focused on producing high‑accuracy components to exacting standards.

This opportunity would suit an experienced machinist who is confident working independently and has strong hands‑on expertise operating horizontal boring machines. The role offers excellent earning potential through regular overtime and the chance to join a company with a loyal workforce and strong reputation for quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate horizontal boring machines, primarily TOS W100 models.
• Carry out milling, drilling and tapping operations.
• Produce components to tight tolerances and detailed engineering drawings.
• Work independently to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain quality, accuracy and attention to detail throughout the machining process.

Skills & Experience Required:

• CNC Milling and Turning Experience
• Proven experience as a Horizontal Borer (Desirable)
• Strong proficiency operating TOS horizontal boring machines (W100 experience highly desirable).
• Ability to work to tight tolerances with minimal supervision.
• Solid background in precision engineering or machining.
• Reliable, steady and quality‑focused approach to work.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Plenty of overtime available, paid at time and a half.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Stakeholder pension scheme.
• PPE fully provided.
• A stable working environment with long‑serving employees.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist looking for long‑term security, strong overtime potential and a respected engineering environment.

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