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Our current available positions
Engineering Estimator - full time role
(posted 02/10/2026)
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
Production Control & Supply Chain Assistant - full time role
(posted 04/11/2026)
Location: Verwood
Hours: 39hrs, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) £30,000 to £32,000
About Us
We are a growing subcontract precision engineering company supplying high-quality machined components to the aerospace industry. Operating within an AS9100 quality environment, we manufacture precision-machined parts for leading aerospace customers and pride ourselves on quality, delivery performance, and continuous improvement.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Control Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career within aerospace manufacturing and engineering operations.
Job Purpose
The Production Control Assistant will support the day-to-day administration and coordination of production activities, ensuring manufacturing data is accurate, work orders are maintained, customer delivery requirements are met, and performance information is reported effectively.
This role provides exposure to multiple areas of the business including production planning, customer support, operations, quality systems, and manufacturing performance reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Production Administration
Create and manage manufacturing work orders.
Update and maintain production records and system data.
Ensure accurate job routing and work order documentation.
Assist with production scheduling activities.
Support shop floor paperwork control.
Coordinate subcontract machining operations with approved external suppliers.
Production Administration
Coordinate subcontract machining operations with approved external suppliers.
Raise and manage purchase orders for offloaded machining processes.
Issue drawings, specifications and customer requirements to subcontract suppliers.
Monitor supplier delivery performance and progress against required dates.
Liaise with Production, Purchasing and Quality to ensure subcontract work is completed in line with customer requirements.
Update MRP/ERP systems and production records to maintain accurate job status and traceability.
Expedite subcontract suppliers when required to support customer delivery commitments.
Performance Reporting
Collect and analyse production data.
Produce weekly and monthly KPI reports.
Monitor delivery performance, efficiency, and production metrics.
Maintain reporting spreadsheets and databases.
Support management reviews with operational information.
Customer Support
Assist with customer order administration.
Monitor delivery schedules and customer requirements.
Support communication regarding delivery dates and order progress.
Help ensure customer expectations are achieved through accurate information and effective coordination.
Quality & Compliance
Support compliance with AS9100 and company quality procedures.
Ensure records and documentation are maintained correctly.
Assist with document control and traceability requirements.
Promote good manufacturing and housekeeping practices throughout the business.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy and reporting processes.
Support operational improvement initiatives.
Assist departments in resolving administrative and production-related issues.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Good standard of education including Maths and English.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organisational skills.
Confident using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Desirable
Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of production planning or scheduling.
Understanding of aerospace manufacturing or quality systems.
Experience using MRP/ERP systems.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience of purchase order administration.
Experience working with subcontract suppliers.
Understanding of manufacturing supply chains and supplier management.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
Reliable and dependable.
Organised and methodical.
Comfortable working with data and reports.
Able to work as part of a team.
Eager to learn and develop within an engineering business.
Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.
Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
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