We are now looking for a

 

Manual Centre Lathe Operator [Webster/Bennet] Late shift

 

to join our team working for a better future.

 

The position is permanent, and the preferred location is in Havant, Portsmouth.

 

What you will be doing

 

The Single Pallet Cell includes Manual and CNC Turning and Milling Centres. This position is on the Manual Vertical Turning Lathes [Webster Bennet] and would encompass the machining of a wide range of Materials and specifications to meet customer requirement.
Business demand will drive the required manpower and skills at any given time when instruction will be given for duties to be carried out.

Flexibility is key for this position with a wide variety of duties to be carried out in a safe accurate manner working to our OTIF target.

 

This role will be working our late shift:

Mon – Thurs 2.30pm - 10.30pm

Friday - 12.20pm - 8pm

 

As Manual Centre Lathe Operator [Webster/Bennet], your work will focus on these responsibilities:

 

Manual Centre Lathe Operation Communicate with all ops teams to ensure proactive actions are taken to meet OTIF. Continuous improvement relating to process and procedures. All duties carried out to be done in a safe manner following H&S safety procedures. Any other duties that may be required.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

 

Webster/Bennet or other Face Plate Turning experience preferable 5yrs experience in an Engineering environment. Understand Health& Safety environment/procedures. Mechanical/assembly aptitude. Read and understand drawings. Ability to communicate effectively within a small team Ideally educated to college standard or solid experience working in manufacturing industry.

 

Why you and us?

 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

 

Contact & next steps

 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

 

For further questions please reach out Jess Baxter with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 15/08/2025 

 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.