Workshop Engineer (Machinist)

Workshop Engineer (Machinist)

Date: 2026-09-12

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, GB, PO1 2

Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-11T12:12:49.153

The Role

Permanent Full Time

Job Purpose / Summary

Knowlton and Newman, part of the Rubix Group, provide 24/7 engineering services. We repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and cover a wide range of industrial equipment for customers across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure workflow procedures are followed.


• Operate various machine tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies.


• Record all data necessary to produce and expected service and/or design results including sizes and illustrations.


• Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes (e.g., horizontal and vertical mills and horizontal boring lathes).


• Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment.


• Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed.


• Understand materials and applications as required.


• Set up and perform tool-post grinding operations (e.g., precision surface facing), broaching procedures, and Babbitt bearing work.


• Perform various welding operations, including setup and use of MIG, TIG, torch and stick welders.


• Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and/or to observe safety precautions.


• Use various hand-held and stationary power and non-power tools, including but not limited to band saw, belt sanders, hand grinders, files, etc.


• Ensure that all company H&S policies and procedures are followed to ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues.


• Promote a culture of working safely as routine.

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The Role Permanent Full Time Job Purpose / Summary Knowlton and Newman , part of the Rubix Group, provide 24/7 engineering services. We repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and cover a wide range of industrial equipment for customers across multiple sectors Key Responsibilities Ensure workflow procedures are followed. Operate various machines tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies. Record all data necessary to produce and expected service and/or design results including sizes and illustrations. Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes (e.g., horizontal and vertical mills and horizontal boring lathes). Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment. Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed. Understand materials and applications as required. Set up and perform tool-post grinding
operations (e.g., precision surface facing), broaching procedures, and Babbitt bearing work. Perform various welding operations, including setup and use of MIG, TIG, torch and stick welders. Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and/or to observe safety precautions. Use various hand-held and stationary power and non-power tools, including but not limited to band saw, belt sanders, hand grinders, files, etc. Ensure that all company H&S policies and procedures are followed to ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues. Promote a culture of working safely as routine. JBRP1_UKTJ