Honer - Precision Engineering
| Company: | South West Recruitment Ltd |
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| Salary: | £36,504 to £36,504 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BH17 0GG |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Honer / Lapper - Precision Engineering
Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £17.00 - £18.00 per hour
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Overtime: Paid at time and a half
We are recruiting for an experienced
Honer / Lapper to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Poole.
This position involves operating specialist honing and lapping equipment to produce high-quality engineering components to exacting dimensional tolerances and surface finish requirements.
The Role
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Setting and operating
honing and lapping machines.
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Producing components to specified dimensions, tolerances and surface finishes.
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Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
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Selecting appropriate tooling, fixtures, abrasives and machine settings.
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Inspecting components using
micrometers, bore gauges, air gauges, vernier calipers and dial indicators.
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Using surface finish measuring equipment.
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Identifying and resolving machining or quality issues.
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Maintaining accurate production and inspection records.
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Carrying out routine machine maintenance and cleaning.
Essential Skills & Experience
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Previous experience operating honing, lapping or precision finishing equipment is essential.
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Good understanding of engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances.
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Experience using precision measuring instruments.
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Knowledge of geometric tolerances and surface finish requirements.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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Previous experience within a precision engineering machine shop.
What's on Offer
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£17.00 - £18.00 per hour, depending on experience.
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Overtime paid at time and a half.
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39-hour basic working week, Monday to Friday.
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Typical start times between 7.00am and 8.00am, with finish times between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.
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Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of a condensed working week, subject to management approval.
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25 days' annual leave.
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Established precision engineering environment.
To apply, please submit your latest CV or contact
Alan for further information.