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Our current available positions
Quality Inspector CMM programmer - full time role
(posted 01 December 2025)
Location:
Verwood
W G Jones has a long and established reputation for customer excellence and responsiveness in the supply of complex, quality critical precision machined components and related assemblies.
We are looking to recruit a Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer. This is a full time role for the right candidate.
This role is within our busy, well equipped and modern CNC machine shop situated within our Verwood facility.
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday 07:30 -16:30
Friday 07:30 -12:30
Salary:
Up to £ / hour dependent on experience
Holiday:
25 days + bank holidays
Role Requirements:
Ability to work unsupervised
Self-motivated
Good knowledge of programming and operating a CMM
Must be able to interpret detailed engineering drawings (Geometric Tolerances)
Inspection experience working in a machine shop environment
Good knowledge of machining practices
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages (Excel, Word etc.)
Good communications skills
Role Responsibilities
Work safely at all times
Inspect machined parts, working to tight aerospace tolerances.
First Off and Stage inspection of detailed machined components
Essential skills
Proven history of working within a busy sub-contract machine shop environment.
Self-motivated
Flexibility
Contributory Pension scheme
Initial contact: nicolawheeler@wgjones.co.uk or call 01202 825467
Engineering Estimator - full time role
(posted 04/11/2025)
Location:
Verwood
W G Jones has a long and established reputation for customer excellence and responsiveness in the supply of complex, quality critical precision machined components and related assemblies.
We are looking to recruit an Engineering Estimator This is a full time role for the right candidate.
This role is within our busy, well equipped and modern CNC machine shop situated within our Verwood facility
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday 07:30 -16:30
Friday 07:30 -12:30
Salary:
Competitive salary awaits ,dependent on experience
Holiday:
25 days + bank holidays
Role Requirements:
Ability to work unsupervised
Self-motivated
Must be able to interpret detailed engineering drawings
Ability to complete quotations in a timely manner
Good communication with customers and suppliers
Understand method of production
Understand machine tool capabilities
Work with the team to make the best prices for both the business and the customer
Good knowledge of machining practices
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages (Excel, Word etc.)
Good communications skills
Key attributes and experience
Work safely at all times
Level headed
The ability to quickly react to business issues.
Strong and effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
Excellent decision-making skills
Hands On team player with a “can do” attitude
Excellent team player with ability to influence decision making
Apprentice trained time served engineer with detailed hands-on specific manufacturing experience with an ever-changing product portfolio.
Experience of AS9100 environment or similar quality environment
Appropriate technical machining and quality knowledge using a variety manufacturing methods and materials.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of OHSE in the workplace
Successful implementation of positive change management projects
Experience with CNC machining methods
Problem solving ability
Ability to understand timings on CNC machines
Experience of leading continuous improvement strategy and implementing process improvements.
Both turning and milling experience
Proven history of working within a busy sub-contract machine shop environment.
Self-motivated
Flexibility
What can you expect in return?
Free life assurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Onsite parking
Contributory Pension scheme
Initial contact: nicolawheeler@wgjones.co.uk or call 01202 825467
CNC Turner - Mazak conversant
TWIN SHIFT
(posted 04/11/2025)
Location:
Bowburn , Durham
W G Jones has a long and established reputation for customer excellence and responsiveness in the supply of complex, quality critical precision machined components and related assemblies.
This role is within our busy,well equipped and modern CNC machine shop in Durham .
Working Hours:
Twin SHIFT :
6am – 2pm and 2pm – 11:25pm Mon-Thurs alternating shifts.
6am - 12pm Friday. (Early shift only) Both 36.33 hrs per week
Salary:
Programmers £17 to £20 hourly rate depending on experience + 20% shift allowance. (2 shift).
Setter/Operators - £14 to £17 ph.
Overtime available most weeks.
The company promotes flexible working hours.
Holiday:
25 days + bank holidays
Role Requirements:
Time served apprentice
Minimum 5 years experience of billet work.
Must be competent at programming/editing NC programs
Ability to read and follow aerospace protocols and achieve/maintain high levels of quality
Ability to set and run CNC turning centres
Ability to work unsupervised
Self-motivated
Must be well organised
Role Responsibilities
Work safely at all times
Ensure all parts produced meet drawing requirements
Complete check sheets as Quality record
Complete OEE sheets to aid continuous improvement
Prevention of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) contamination
Create/update set up sheets as required
Appropriate use of PPE
Essential skills
Proven history of working within a busy sub-contract machine shop environment.
Self-motivated
Flexibility
What can you expect in return?
Free life assurance
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Onsite parking
4% Contributory Pension scheme
contact: nicolawheeler@wgjones.co.uk or call 01202 825467
CNC Millers - Mazak conversant
(Skilled and semi-skilled roles available)
TWIN SHIFT
Bowburn, Durham
(posted 04/11/2025)
W G Jones has a long and established reputation for customer excellence and responsiveness in the supply of complex, quality critical precision machined components and related assemblies.
This role is within our busy,well equipped and modern CNC machine shop in Durham .
Working Hours:
Twin SHIFT :
6am – 2pm and 2pm – 11:25pm Mon-Thurs alternating shifts.
6am - 12pm Friday. (Early shift only) Both 36.33 hrs per week
Salary:
£17 to £20 hourly rate depending on experience + 20% shift allowance. (2 shift).
Overtime available most weeks.
The company promotes flexible working hours.
Holiday:
25 days + bank holidays
Role Requirements:
Time served apprentice
Minimum 5 years experience of billet work.
Must be competent at programming/editing NC programs
Ability to read and follow aerospace protocols and achieve/maintain high levels of quality
Ability to set and run CNC turning centres
Ability to work unsupervised
Self-motivated
Must be well organised
Role Responsibilities
Work safely at all times
Ensure all parts produced meet drawing requirements
Complete check sheets as Quality record
Complete OEE sheets to aid continuous improvement
Prevention of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) contamination
Create/update set up sheets as required
Appropriate use of PPE
Essential skills
Proven history of working within a busy sub-contract machine shop environment.
Self-motivated
Flexibility
What can you expect in return?
Free life assurance
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Onsite parking
4% Contributory Pension scheme
contact: nicolawheeler@wgjones.co.uk or call 01202 825467
CNC Turner - FANUC & Mazak conversant
DAY SHIFT
(posted 04/11/2025)
Location:
Verwood ,Dorset
W G Jones has a long and established reputation for customer excellence and responsiveness in the supply of complex, quality critical precision machined components and related assemblies.
This role is within our busy,well equipped and modern CNC machine shop .
Working Hours:
DAY SHIFT :
Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 and Friday 07:30 - 12:30
Salary:
up to £23/hr dependent on experience
Holiday:
25 days + bank holidays
Role Requirements:
Time served apprentice
Minimum 5 years aerospace experience
Must be competent at programming/editing NC programs
Ability to read and follow aerospace protocols and achieve/maintain high levels of quality
Ability to set and run CNC turning centres
Ability to work unsupervised
Self-motivated
Must be well organised
Role Responsibilities
Work safely at all times
Ensure all parts produced meet drawing requirements
Complete check sheets as Quality record
Complete OEE sheets to aid continuous improvement
Prevention of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) contamination
Create/update set up sheets as required
Appropriate use of PPE
Essential skills
Proven history of working within a busy sub-contract machine shop environment.
Self-motivated
Flexibility
What can you expect in return?
Free life assurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Onsite parking
Contributory Pension scheme
contact: nicolawheeler@wgjones.co.uk or call 01202 825467
CNC Turners - FANUC and /or MAZAK conversant
NIGHT SHIFT
(posted 04/11/2025)
Location:
Verwood ,Dorset
W G Jones has a long and established reputation for customer excellence and responsiveness in the supply of complex, quality critical precision machined components and related assemblies.
This role is within our busy,well equipped and modern CNC machine shop .
Working Hours:
NIGHT SHIFT :
Monday to Thursday 15:30 - 01:45
Salary:
up to £23/hr dependent on experience, plus 33% shift allowance.
Holiday:
25 days + bank holidays
Role Requirements:
Time served apprentice
Minimum 5 years aerospace experience
Must be competent at programming/editing NC programs
Ability to read and follow aerospace protocols and achieve/maintain high levels of quality
Ability to set and run CNC turning centres.
Ability to work unsupervised
Self-motivated
Must be well organised
Role Responsibilities
Work safely at all times
Ensure all parts produced meet drawing requirements
Complete check sheets as Quality record
Complete OEE sheets to aid continuous improvement
Prevention of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) contamination
Create/update set up sheets as required
Appropriate use of PPE
Essential skills
Proven history of working within a busy sub-contract machine shop environment.
Self-motivated
Flexibility
What can you expect in return?
Free life assurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Onsite parking
Contributory Pension scheme
contact: nicolawheeler@wgjones.co.uk or call 01202 825467