Mechanical Workshop Technician

Location: Maidstone

c.£30,000 – £32,000 + Overtime dependent on experience

Mon–Fri, 8:00–16:30

Contact: Emily or Sammy at PWR

Workshop Welder / Machinist (Stainless Steel Focus)

Looking for a role where your welding skills are genuinely valued, but you can also keep your hands in machining?

We’re working with a well-established manufacturing business looking to add a Welder / Machinist to their close-knit workshop team. This is a hands-on, varied role with a strong emphasis on quality stainless steel welding, alongside practical machining work using lathes and mills.

The Role

This is not a one-dimensional job — you’ll be a key part of the workshop, balancing precision welding with machining responsibilities.

• MIG welding on stainless and mild steel fabricated components
• Producing clean, high-quality welds where finish matters
• Operating manual machinery including lathes, mills and band saws
• Supporting light CNC work where required
• Reading and working from engineering drawings and technical specs
• Inspecting your own work to maintain high standards
• Working closely with the wider team to meet production targets

(Typically a welding-led role, but with regular hands-on machining throughout the week)

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is confident in welding, but also comfortable getting involved with machining — or keen to develop further in that area.

• Strong MIG welding experience (essential)
• Experience working with stainless steel – key requirement
• Ability to produce neat, consistent welds
• Experience using manual lathes and/or milling machines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Background in a workshop or manufacturing environment
• A hands-on, team-focused attitude with pride in your work

(Machining can be developed further if your welding is your stronger skillset)

Why Apply?

• £30–32k basic + regular overtime available
• Monday to Friday – no weekends
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Supportive, down-to-earth team environment
• Opportunity to develop both welding and machining skills
• Stable business that invests in its people

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in high-quality stainless steel welding, but also wants to stay involved in practical machining work rather than being stuck on one process all day.