Machining Technician
Posted 6 days ago by 83zero
£24 Per hour
Undetermined
Onsite
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Machining Technician role is a hands-on position within a research and development workshop in Peterborough, focusing on producing precision components for engineering projects. The technician will work with various machining tools and collaborate with a technical team to meet project deadlines. Candidates should have proven machining experience and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. The position offers a full-time, 12-month rolling contract with a competitive hourly rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Producing parts using conventional lathes, milling, grinding and boring machines
- Reading and working from engineering drawings and technical instructions
- Using a range of measuring equipment to ensure quality and accuracy
- Supporting multiple projects and meeting delivery deadlines
- Working safely and following standard quality processes
Key Skills:
- Proven machining experience (minimum 1 year post-qualification preferred)
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Experience with workshop measuring equipment (verniers, gauges, etc.)
- A practical, reliable approach with good teamwork skills
- Basic PC skills (emails, Microsoft Office)
- Desirable: NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship / City & Guilds in Machining or equivalent
- Experience with Mazak 5-axis (Mazatrol Smooth X), FeatureCAM, or Haas (Fanuc control)
- Backgrounds in aerospace, defence or military engineering are welcome
Salary (Rate): £23.94/hr
City: Peterborough
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Machining Technician (R&D Environment)
Location: Peterborough
Contract: 12-month rolling contract | Full-time | Onsite
Up to £23.94 p/hour
We’re looking for a skilled Machining Technician to join a busy research and development workshop supporting both current production and future-focused engineering programmes. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, working with precision components, and being part of a collaborative technical team.
What you’ll be doing
- Producing parts using conventional lathes, milling, grinding and boring machines
- Reading and working from engineering drawings and technical instructions
- Using a range of measuring equipment to ensure quality and accuracy
- Supporting multiple projects and meeting delivery deadlines
- Working safely and following standard quality processes
What we’re looking for
- Proven machining experience (minimum 1 year post-qualification preferred)
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Experience with workshop measuring equipment (verniers, gauges, etc.)
- A practical, reliable approach with good teamwork skills
- Basic PC skills (emails, Microsoft Office)
- Desirable (but not essential) NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship / City & Guilds in Machining or equivalent
- Experience with Mazak 5-axis (Mazatrol Smooth X), FeatureCAM, or Haas (Fanuc control)
- Backgrounds in aerospace, defence or military engineering are welcome
Working pattern
37 hours per week
Monday–Thursday: 07:00–15:30
Friday: 07:00–12:00
Some flexibility available by arrangement