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Our current available positions
Despatch Manager
posted 05/05/2026
Location: Verwood
Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £40,000 per annum
About the Role
We’re looking for a driven and highly organised Despatch Manager to lead our despatch operations within a fast-paced precision engineering environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full ownership of the department—ensuring customer orders are delivered accurately, on time, and in line with strict aerospace standards.
You’ll manage a small team, coordinate multiple priorities, and act as a key link between production, operations, and external suppliers. This role suits someone who thrives under pressure, takes pride in running a tight operation, and leads from the front.
Alongside managing daily operations, you will play a key role in developing your team, building capability, improving performance, and creating a strong, accountable working culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Despatch Department
- Prioritise workload to ensure all customer delivery deadlines are met
- Supervise, support, and develop the despatch team to maximise performance
- Set clear expectations and maintain accountability within the team
- Identify training needs and support ongoing skill development
- Oversee the accurate preparation and despatch of all customer orders
- Ensure all orders are correctly invoiced and aligned with customer requirements
- Coordinate and monitor subcontract treatment processes
- Maintain accurate despatch logs, treatment records, and monthly reporting
- Oversee stock allocation and organisation within the department
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and FOD prevention
- Communicate proactively with internal departments to avoid delays
- Respond quickly and effectively to changing production and customer priorities
What We’re Looking For
✅ Essential Skills & Attributes
- Leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Confident working under pressure while maintaining performance
- Strong communication skills across teams and levels
- Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of outcomes
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook
✅ Ideal Experience (Not Essential)
- Background in engineering, manufacturing, or logistics/despatch
- Experience coordinating subcontract processes or production flow
👉 We’re open to candidates with transferable leadership experience and the right mindset.
What Good Looks Like in This Role
- You run the department smoothly with minimal oversight
- You proactively develop team members and improve performance
- You keep the team organised, focused, and aligned with priorities
- You maintain accuracy even under pressure
- You proactively identify and resolve issues before they escalate
- You build strong communication across departments to keep work moving
- You and your team consistently meet or exceed delivery targets
Who This Role Is For
✅ Leaders who enjoy developing people as well as delivering results
✅ Individuals who thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
✅ Managers who take pride in organisation, accuracy, and accountability
✅ Strong communicators who can coordinate across multiple teams
Why Join Us?
- Join a high-quality aerospace precision engineering business
- Take full ownership of a critical operational department
- Work with a supportive, team-focused environment
- Opportunity to make a real impact on delivery performance and efficiency
- Stable role within a growing and well-established company
Despatch Assistant
posted 05/05/2026
Location: Verwood
Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and highly organised Despatch Assistant to join our team within a growing precision engineering company.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you will take ownership of the treatment operation within despatch, helping ensure parts move accurately and efficiently to external suppliers.
Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with the right attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the treatment operation within Despatch
- Process parts requiring subcontract treatment or machining, including:
- Creating subcontract purchase orders via internal systems
- Packing parts carefully and to specific customer specification for transport
- Organising couriers/transport where required
- Maintaining accurate logs
- Work closely with the Department Manager to align priorities and maintain workflow
- Maintain a clean, organised workspace in line with FOD prevention standards
- Support wider despatch activities when required:
- Packing parts for customer orders
- Part marking (training provided)
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple tasks
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication skills (internal teams & suppliers)
- Comfortable using basic computer systems (Excel, Outlook)
- Positive, proactive “can-do” attitude
Ideal Experience (Not Essential)
- Background in manufacturing, engineering, or despatch/logistics
We are open to candidates with the right attitude—even if you haven’t done this exact role before.
What Good Looks Like in This Role
- You confidently manage your workload and priorities
- You maintain accuracy, even when things get busy
- You communicate clearly with colleagues and suppliers
- You take initiative to solve problems and keep things moving
- You actively support the team to hit deadlines
Who This Role Is For
People who enjoy hands-on, fast-paced work
Individuals who take pride in organisation and accuracy
Those willing to learn and take ownership
Team players who step in to support others
Why Join Us?
- Full training provided across all aspects of the role
- Work within a high-quality aerospace environment
- Gain real responsibility and ownership
- Be part of a supportive, team-driven department
- Stable role within a growing engineering business
Engineering Support Administrator
posted 05/05/2026
Location: Verwood
Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Role Purpose
The Engineering Support Administrator provides support to the Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions. The role requires accurate processing of engineering and quality data, controlled documentation, and effective contract review support to enable compliant and efficient order fulfilment.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Non‑Conformance Administration
- Process Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs), including scanning, logging, and controlled filing.
- Process and log supplier rejects and associated documentation.
- Administer concessions and maintain traceable records.
- Support paint-controlled and expiry-limited product audits.
Supplier & Specification Control
- Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
- Control customer and industry specifications, ensuring latest issues are held.
Contract Review & Order Processing Support
- Create and manage contract review documentation and folders.
- Verify works orders against customer purchase orders.
- Support engineering checks and sign-off for contract review.
- Process purchase order amendments following customer orderbook reviews.
Engineering Data & Configuration Control
- Download and control technical drawings from customer portals.
- Download and store digital models (CAD data) under configuration control.
- Scan and store new part data with correct indexing and traceability.
MRP, Pricing & Commercial Support
- Load customer orders into the company MRP system.
- Perform price checks following order intake.
- Load and maintain supplier pricing data to company database.
- Provide occasional quotation support during peak periods.
Interfaces
Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, Customers.
Skills & Competencies
- High attention to detail and strong data accuracy.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and document control.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 tools.
- Experience within an AS9100 Aerospace organisation desirable, but not essential.
Pre-Kit Engineer
(posted 27/02/2026)
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 Pre-kit Engineer. This is a full time role for the right candidate and would ideally suit experienced ex-machinists or Engineers with a good knowledge of machine tooling and cutting tools.
The role of Pre-Kit is to ensure that the machinist has all available tools, inserts, fixtures, gauges and consumables on hand to set the CNC machine ready for its next job. This role is key in ensuring our efficiency level is maintained at the highest level possible. De-kitting correctly and accurately post machining is critical to this process providing repeatable results.
This role is within our busy, well equipped and modern CNC machine shop situated within our Verwood facility.
Key Responsibilities:
Tool Preparation
Collect and assemble all required tools, inserts, fixtures, and gauges.
Ensure tools are clean, calibrated, and ready for use.
Kit Accuracy
Cross-check against job sheets, CNC programs, and setup instructions.
Label kits clearly for identification.
Inventory Management
Monitor tool usage and maintain minimum stock levels.
Report damaged or worn tools for replacement.
Documentation
Maintain records of kits prepared, issued, and returned.
Update ERP/MRP systems with tool movements as required.
Quality & Safety
Inspect tools for wear or defects before kitting.
Follow safety protocols for handling sharp or heavy tools.
Communication
Coordinate with planners, machinists, and production for urgent requirements.
Escalate shortages or discrepancies promptly.
Continuous Improvement
Suggest improvements to reduce kit preparation time and errors.
Participate in 5S and lean initiatives in the Pre-Kitting area.
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday 07:30 -16:30
Friday 07:30 -12:30
Salary: Up to £19/hr dependant on experience.
Holiday:
25 days + bank holidays
Contributory Pension scheme
Initial contact: nicolawheeler@wgjones.co.uk or call 01202 825467
Quality Inspector CMM programmer - full time role
(posted 02 02 2026)
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 04/02/2026)
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