Engineering Jobs

Workshop Engineer (Machinist)

Rubix • Southampton, Hampshire

Salary

£34k – £34k

Posted

15 August 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Creative WorkerTemporary Worker (A rating)

Role overview

Rubix is hiring a Workshop Engineer (Machinist) in Southampton, a full-time engineering role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £34k – £34k. Rubix holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Creative Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

The Role Permanent Full Time Job Purpose / Summary Knowlton and Newman , part of the Rubix Group, provide 24/7 engineering services. We repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and cover a wide range of industrial equipment for customers across multiple sectors Key Responsibilities Ensure workflow procedures are followed. Operate various machines tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies. Record all data necessary to produce …

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Rubix — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Creative Worker
Advertised salary: £34k – £34k
How this salary compares: about 29% below the £48,000 median across 914 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Southampton, Hampshire · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 8 other live engineering roles in Southampton — browse them
Posted: 15 August 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.