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Live jobs roundup — week of 2 November 2026

22 technical and manufacturing opportunities, with locations, pay and links to the full adverts. Vacancies were live when this roundup was published.

3 November 20264 min read

CMM Inspector – Precision Engineering — Lymington, Hampshire

£45,000 per year · Permanent

Join the quality department of a well-established precision engineering company in Lymington, inspecting complex high-precision machined components for aerospace, defence, oil & gas, marine and nuclear. 39-hour day shift with an early Friday finish and an excellent benefits package.

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CNC Cylindrical Grinder — Lymington, Hampshire

£20 per hour · Permanent

Collide Technical Recruitment is working with a highly respected precision engineering manufacturer in Lymington, Hampshire, recruiting an experienced CNC Cylindrical Grinder to program, set and operate precision cylindrical grinding machinery producing complex, tight-tolerance components for Aerospace, Defence, Oil & Gas, Marine and Nuclear industries.

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CNC Miller — Portsmouth

£13.00 - £18.50 per hour · Permanent

A skilled CNC Miller to produce high-quality precision components for a niche manufacturer in Portsmouth, working a 4-day week (Monday to Thursday) at £13.00–£18.50 per hour.

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CNC Miller — Poole

£23 per hour · Permanent

An excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller to join an established precision engineering business in Poole.

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CNC Miller (Programmer – Heidenhain) — New Milton, Hampshire

£24 per hour · Permanent

Experienced CNC Miller / Programmer with Heidenhain controls sought by a well-established precision engineering company in New Milton. Competitive salary, overtime and benefits.

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CNC Turner (Setter/Operator) — Ferndown, Dorset

£20 per hour · Permanent

Experienced CNC Turner (Setter/Operator) sought by a well-established precision engineering company in Ferndown. Competitive salary and flexible hours.

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CNC Turner Programmer — Ferndown, Dorset

£24 per hour · Permanent

An excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner Programmer to join a well-established precision engineering company in Ferndown, offering full autonomy and flexible working hours.

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Deburrer — Poole, Dorset

£14.00 – £15.00 per hour · Permanent

Our client in Poole is seeking an experienced Deburrer to finish CNC milled and turned components to high quality standards. £14.00 – £15.00 per hour.

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Engineering Estimator — Verwood, Dorset

£60,000 · Permanent

We are looking to recruit an Engineering Estimator. This is a full time role for the right candidate, within our busy, well equipped and modern CNC machine shop situated within our Verwood facility.

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Honer/Lapper — Poole, Dorset

£17.00 – £18.00 per hour · Permanent

Our client in Poole is recruiting an experienced Honer/Lapper to produce precision components to specified dimensions, tolerances and surface finishes. £17.00 – £18.00 per hour.

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Mechanical Assembler — Portsmouth

£22,500 - £27,000 per year · Permanent

A Mechanical Assembler to join a bespoke manufacturing specialist in Portsmouth, assembling mechanical components to drawings and specifications, working a 4-day week (36 hours) at £22,500–£27,000 per year.

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Mechanical Inspector (Days or Nights) — Poole, Dorset

£17.40 – £20.00 per hour · Permanent

Mechanical Inspector opportunity with our client in Poole, with day or night shifts. £17.40 – £20.00 per hour, plus a 30% enhancement for night shifts only.

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Mechanical Inspector (Precision Engineering) — Ferndown, Dorset

£18.50 per hour · Permanent

Mechanical Inspector wanted by a leading precision engineering company in Ferndown. Aerospace-focused environment, flexible hours, CMM training and clear progression.

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MIG Welder / Fabricator — New Milton

£18.50 per hour · Permanent

An experienced MIG Welder / Fabricator is needed by a well-established, family-run engineering business in New Milton, manufacturing bespoke industrial machinery for customers across the UK and internationally.

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Operations & Projects Support — Winchester

£25,000 - £32,000 per year · Permanent

An organised and motivated Operations & Projects Support role with a leading joinery manufacturer in Winchester — combining fleet scheduling, field team coordination, warehouse and project support, with circa 10% annual bonus.

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Operations Manager – Manufacturing — Bognor Regis, West Sussex

£70,000 per year · Permanent

Lead production, procurement, supply chain and continuous improvement for a growing manufacturing business, reporting to the Managing Director.

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Production Engineer – CNC Programming / CAD CAM — Lymington, Hampshire

Up to £55,000 per year · Permanent

Join the engineering team of a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in Lymington, programming and proving out complex components on 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres for aerospace, defence, oil & gas, marine and nuclear. 39-hour day shift with an early Friday finish and an excellent benefits package.

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Semi-Skilled CNC Miller (Setter/Operator) — Poole, Dorset

£18 per hour · Permanent

Semi-Skilled CNC Miller (Setter/Operator) wanted by a well-established precision engineering company in Poole. Competitive salary, overtime and ongoing training.

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Senior Cabinet Maker / Joiner — Godalming, Surrey

£40,000 – £45,000 per year · Permanent

Exclusive vacancy with a specialist bespoke furniture and joinery business in Godalming. Manufacture and install high-quality bespoke kitchens, wardrobes, media walls and fitted furniture, working directly alongside the owner.

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Sliding Head Turner — Bournemouth

£21 per hour · Permanent

Collide Technical Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client, an established precision engineering and manufacturing business based in Bournemouth, for an experienced CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator to join their growing machine shop facility.

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Strategic Buyer — Poole

45000 · Permanent

Collide Technical Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established precision engineering business supplying the Aerospace and Defence sectors, for an experienced Strategic Buyer to join their Purchasing team.

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Workshop Labourer — Poole, Dorset

£14.00 – £14.25 per hour · Permanent

Full-time Workshop Labourer with our client in Poole. £14.00 – £14.25 per hour, 39 hours Monday to Friday, an early Friday finish and 25 days’ holiday. Valid forklift licence required.

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