_{27th April, 2026}

Workshop Machinist | Swindon | £40,000pa - £42,000pa | 9 day fortnight
  
Are you an apprentice trained Workshop Machinist who can machine using a manual lathe and TIG weld who is interested in working a 9 day fortnight?
  
MARS is working with a specialist manufacturer in the Swindon area is who is looking to recruit a Workshop Machinist responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and testing their impressive systems. The Workshop Technicians duties include precision machining, fabrication, and hot works such as MiG/TiG welding and brazing. If you’re a Machinist who can weld, or a multi-skilled apprentice trained Workshop Technician, who enjoys variety in their job role, then this is definitely the career move for you.
  
About you:
The successful Workshop Machinist will be a Time Served Machining Technician / Mechanical Engineer / Fitter (City and Guilds, NVQ level 3 or equivalent).
  
Experience

• Minimum 3 years post Apprenticeship in a similar role.
• Manufacturing components and assemblies for commercial sale.
• Welding / brazing (advantageous)
• Manual machining of components using centre-lathes, turret mills, pillar drills etc.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Skills

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacture components.
• Proficient with measuring instruments( micrometres, vernier callipers).
• Good working knowledge of Standards, limits and fits.
• Mig / Tig welding would be advantageous
• Strong practical problem-solving skills
• Driving Licence.

Our client is offering an excellent salary of £40,000pa - £42,000pa plus 25 days holiday, a good pension scheme, private medical, and the chance to work a 9 day fortnight.
  
If you’re a Workshop Technician, Machinist, Manual Machinist, Multi-Skilled Technician who is looking for work in the Swindon area, please apply now.
  
MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
  
MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

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