Cnc Machinist
Gardner Aerospace Operations UK Limited
£34,355 a year
ApplyDerby | CNC Machinist (4&5 Axis. We are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist (4&4 Axis) to join our team at our Derby..
Machinist Salary UK 2026
The average advertised pay for a Machinist, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
£35,000
median advertised salary
236
live jobs right now
89%
permanent roles
94%
via agencies
How much does a Machinist earn in the UK?
The average advertised salary for a Machinist in the UK is £35,000 a year, based on 76 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £2,920 a month or £17.95 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 89% of current adverts are permanent, and 94% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Machinist adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.
How Machinist pay compares
Median advertised salary for Machinist beside other job titles in manufacturing, from the lowest paid to the highest.
Other roles in manufacturing
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Manager | £55,000 | — | 78% | 1% |
| Production Manager | £53,000 | 162 | 94% | 0% |
| Compliance Engineer | £52,000 | — | 74% | 3% |
| Production Planner | £38,000 | 45 | 86% | 1% |
| Production Supervisor | £36,000 | 86 | 80% | 0% |
| Machinist | £35,000 | 236 | 89% | 0% |
| Quality Controller | £29,000 | 17 | 76% | 1% |
| Machine Operator | £28,000 | 243 | 74% | 0% |
| Assembly Operative | £26,000 | 169 | 54% | 1% |
Latest Machinist jobs
Manual Machinist
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
£16.93 an hour
ApplyPosition: Manual Machinist. Location: Killamarsh, Sheffield. Rate: £16.93 (£34,334 per annum. Manual Machinist required for a..
Manual Machinist
Win Berry
£16.50 – £17.50 an hour
ApplyWe are recruiting a skilled Manual Machinist to join an established manufacturing business in Cwmbran, specialising in the..
Manual Machinist
Fusion People Ltd
£16.22 – £23.46 an hour
ApplyJob Title: Manual Machinist. Location: Birkenhead, Wirral. Duration: 3-6 months plus ( temp to perm. Shifts: Day shift (Mon to..
CNC Lathe Machinist
GRW Talent limited
Pay not stated
ApplyCNC LATHE MACHINIST. PERMANENT SALARIED BASED LIVINGSTON - COMPETITIVE SALARY PLUS BENEFITS. Based in Livingston, Grw Talent's..
Cnc Machinist
Actio Recruitment
£17 – £20 an hour
ApplyCNC Machinist. Location: Bradford. Salary: £17+ per hour, depending on experience. Hours: 40 hours per week, with an early..
CNC Operator/Machinist
Contract Personnel Limited
£13 – £26 an hour
ApplyContract Personnel are seeking a reliable and hardworking CNC Operator. The successful candidate will be responsible for..
Machinist
Fusion People Ltd
£16.22 – £23.46 an hour
ApplyJob Title: Machinist. Location: Birkenhead, Wirral. Duration: 3-6 months plus ( temp to perm. Shifts: Day shift (Mon to Thurs..
CNC Wood Machinist
Streamline Search
£27,000 – £32,000 a year
ApplyCNC Operator / Beam Saw Operator. Pay Rate: £13.52-£14.25 per hour, depending on experience. Working Hours: Monday-Thursday,..
Manual Lathe Machinist
Elevation Recruitment Group
£41,969 a year
ApplyElevation Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced manual turning machinist to join a busy engineering environment,..
Browse 236 live Machinist jobs →
How we calculate this. Figures come from live Machinist vacancies in the CV-Library feed, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →