Machinist


Company:	New Appointments Group Ltd
Salary:	£30,300 - £30,500
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ashford, TN23 1EZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Jul 2026
Closing date:	5 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job title: Machinist/Machine Operator

Location: Ashford

Salary: £30,500

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.30pm

Benefits:

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Staff discount on products

Life insurance

Private medical

Company pension

Key responsibilities would be:

Machine and prepare material ready for the welding process.

Ensure products are machined to a high-quality standard.

Work from drawings and technical instructions.

Report low materials and consumables to ensure sufficient level of supplies.

Use of industrial machinery and tools such as saws, drills and punches.

Report any near misses, accidents and Health and Safety issues.

Support in other departments of the business as required.

Experience and skills required:

Experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, engineering or workshop environment

Previous experience as a Machinist or a role with heavy use of industrial tools

Experience measuring and preparing materials for welding and fabrication processes

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual handling and lifting duties

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on 01304 806053 or email e.gawn@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

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