https://jobs.co.uk/job/machinist-reed-specialist-recruitment--bc818a49-c295-4950-a49b-efe4464a9f3c RSS feed for Machinist at Reed Specialist Recruitment. en-gb Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:57:20 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/machinist-reed-specialist-recruitment--bc818a49-c295-4950-a49b-efe4464a9f3c https://jobs.co.uk/job/machinist-reed-specialist-recruitment--bc818a49-c295-4950-a49b-efe4464a9f3c Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Luton | Salary: £15 - £20/hour + company vehicle | Type: Permanent | Machinist / Mechanical Fitter (Toolroom) Location: Luton Job Type: Temporary to Permanent, Full-Time About the Role An established engineering organisation with a long-standing history dating back to the late 1800s is seeking a skilled Machinist / Mechanical Fitter to join its team. The business supports a diverse client base of over 3,500 customers across the UK, including major manufacturers and globally recognised brands. Specialising in asset performance optimisation, the company delivers services across motors, gearboxes, pumps, machining, induction, condition monitoring and fabrication. This position is based within a toolroom environment, focusing largely on one-off components and bespoke engineering work. Key Responsibilities Set up and operate manual machinery including lathes, milling machines, radial drills, grinders and borers Carry out mechanical repairs including reclamation of worn shafts, bearings, housings and threads Work to tight tolerances (typically down to 0.001") on industrial equipment Accurately use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers, callipers, slip gauges and depth gauges Manufacture new components from e... Permanent