Precision Driller – Chessington

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Precision Driller to join a well‑established precision engineering business in Chessington. You will perform high‑precision drilling operations on CNC‑machined components for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, nuclear and general engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out precision drilling, tapping, reaming and countersinking on machined components.
• Set up and operate manual and semi‑automatic drilling equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain quality, accuracy and workshop housekeeping standards.
• Support production targets by meeting customer deadlines.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Precision Driller, Manual Machinist or Production Engineer in a precision engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality output.
• Experience working in a machine shop or CNC machining setting.

Required skills

• Precision drilling
• Tapping
• Reaming
• Countersinking
• Manual drilling equipment operation
• Semi‑automatic drilling equipment operation
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Precision measuring equipment usage

What we offer

• Salary £30,000‑£38,000 per year.
• Monday‑Thursday 8:00‑17:00, early finish Fridays at 12:00.
• Annual bonus, life assurance, pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.