Engineering Support Assistant

South West Recruitment; Verwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full CNC tooling training

Friendly and supportive environment

Permanent, full-time position

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd in Verwood is seeking an Engineering Support Assistant to join a precision engineering environment. You will be at the heart of a busy CNC shop, ensuring production runs smoothly by supplying tooling, materials and equipment.

The role offers full training in CNC tooling and an opportunity to grow within the business. Ideal candidates are practical, organised and willing to learn, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must have practical experience in engineering, manufacturing, stores or production, or be keen to start a career in engineering.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Comfortable using computers and recording information accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tooling, fixtures, gauges and consumables for production.
• Organise materials for upcoming machining jobs.
• Support CNC machinists by ensuring required items are available before each job.
• Return tooling after production and verify readiness for future use.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Computer literacy

Team player

Tools

CNC tooling

Machining equipment

Job description

Location: Verwood, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary:£15.00 per hour
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7.30am - 4.30pm
Friday: 7.30am - 12.30pm

We are recruiting for an Engineering Support Assistant to join a well-established precision engineering company based in Verwood.

This is a varied, hands-on role that sits at the heart of a busy CNC machine shop, ensuring production runs efficiently by supporting machinists with the tools, materials and equipment they need throughout the day.

Whether you already have experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment, or you're technically minded, organised and keen to build a career in engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and develop your knowledge of CNC machining, tooling and precision manufacturing.

The Role

Working closely with the production team, you will be responsible for preparing everything required for upcoming machining jobs, helping to keep production running smoothly and efficiently.

Your duties will include:

• Preparing tooling, fixtures, gauges and consumables ready for production.
• Picking and organising materials for upcoming machining jobs.
• Supporting CNC machinists by ensuring everything required is available before each job begins.
• Returning tooling and equipment after production and checking everything is complete and ready for future use.
• Inspecting tooling for wear or damage and reporting anything requiring replacement.
• Monitoring stock levels of tooling, inserts and consumables.
• Recording tooling movements and updating internal systems where required.
• Working closely with production planners and machinists to prioritise urgent work.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient work area.
• Contributing ideas to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit someone who:

• Has previous engineering, manufacturing, stores or production experience, oris keen to build a career within engineering.
• Is practical, organised and enjoys keeping things running efficiently.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.
• Can prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
• Is confident using computers and recording information accurately.
• Communicates well and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Previous experience with CNC machining or machine tooling would be advantageous, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

What's on Offer

• £15.00 per hour.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career within precision engineering.
• Full training in CNC tooling, materials and production support.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Varied and interesting role where no two days are the same.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.

Job Title: Engineering Support Assistant Job Reference: 50651 Salary: £30,420 per year Sector: Location: