https://jobs.co.uk/job/machinist-mechanical-machine-operator-optima-site-solutions-ltd--8f732d54-7d5d-4d02-80eb-6566fa644b96 RSS feed for Machinist / Mechanical Machine Operator at Optima Site Solutions Ltd. en-gb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:43:12 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/machinist-mechanical-machine-operator-optima-site-solutions-ltd--8f732d54-7d5d-4d02-80eb-6566fa644b96 https://jobs.co.uk/job/machinist-mechanical-machine-operator-optima-site-solutions-ltd--8f732d54-7d5d-4d02-80eb-6566fa644b96 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:54:01 GMT Location: Hampshire | Salary: 40000.00-40000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Machinist / Mechanical Machine OperatorLocation: Southampton Sector: Mechanical Engineering / Workshop RefurbishmentEmployment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per year Hours: 39 hours per weekRole OverviewThe Machinist / Mechanical Machine Operator will support the business in delivering manual machining capabilities and other workshop activities/services to provide cost-effective, efficient and safe refurbishment to defined high standards on incoming customer orders. The role involves interpreting engineering drawings, setting up and operating manual machining equipment, working to precise specifications and supporting the wider workshop team through problem-solving, fault finding, diagnosis and reverse engineering where required.Key ResponsibilitiesSet up and operate manual lathes, mills, borers and other workshop equipment, carrying out daily checks and maintenance tasks as required.Interpret engineering drawings to guide machining processes and sequences for the refurbishment and repair of customer parts.Work to precise specifications and accurate tolerances using measuring tools such as callipers and micrometers.Support the wider workshop team by proposing, ... Permanent