Junior Machinist

M-Sport UK; Dovenby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible work day

Company pension

Gym discount

Discount rewards

Cycle to work

Healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance

Job summary

M-Sport UK in Dovenby Hall is seeking a motivated Junior Machinist to join the busy Machine Shop Department. You will develop your machining skills and contribute to the manufacture and delivery of high-performance competition components, working as part of a skilled team.

The role offers practical hands-on training with CNC milling and turning, interpretation of engineering drawings, and a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and accuracy within a renowned international motorsport operation.

Qualifications

• Education: Level 3 Machining Technician standard.
• Basic understanding of machining principles, CNC machinery, tooling and component manufacture.
• Good practical and manual skills, with enthusiasm for working with machinery.
• Basic ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical information.
• Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Basic understanding of precision measuring equipment and dimensional inspection.
• Proactive problem solving and ability to seek support to resolve issues.
• Good verbal and written communication and ability to work in a team.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workloads and deadlines.
• Understanding of safe working practices in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• CNC Machining: assist with setting and operation of CNC machinery to manufacture components.
• Machine Setup: assist with preparing machines, tooling, work holding and materials.
• Tooling & Offsets: understand tooling and offsets, adjust under guidance.
• Technical Drawings: interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Quality & Standards: ensure work meets required quality standards and procedures.
• Inspection & Verification: carry out inspection using measuring equipment.
• Technical Development: develop knowledge of machining processes with guidance.
• Documentation: complete job cards and inspection records accurately.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: work with Engineering, Design, Workshop and Quality Control.
• General Workshop Duties: maintain housekeeping and safe working areas.

Skills

CNC Machining

Machining Fundamentals

Reading Drawings

Quality & Detail

Inspection Equipment

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organisation

Safety Awareness

Education

Level 3 Machining Technician

Job description

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally-Raid, and a variety of global customer racing activities. We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Machinist to join our busy Machine Shop Department at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your machining skills and play a key role in the manufacture and delivery of high-performance competition components, working as part of a skilled team of Machinists. Working closely with colleagues across Engineering, Design, Workshop, Quality Control and other technical departments, you will develop your technical knowledge and practical skills while ensuring components are manufactured to the required standards of quality and accuracy.

The role responsibilities include:

• CNC Machining: Assist with the setting and operation of CNC machinery to manufacture components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Machine Setup: Assist with preparing machines, tooling, work holding and materials for production.
• Tooling & Offsets: Develop an understanding of tooling, cutting conditions and tool offsets, making adjustments under appropriate guidance.
• Technical Drawings: Develop the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information to accurately manufacture components.
• Quality & Standards: Ensure all machining work is completed to the required quality standards, specifications and procedures, maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and repeatability.
• Inspection & Verification: Carry out inspection of components using relevant measuring equipment and report any issues to the appropriate team member.
• Technical Development: Develop knowledge and understanding of machining processes, machinery, tooling and manufacturing techniques through practical experience and support from experienced Machinists.
• Documentation: Complete relevant job cards, inspection records and technical paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Design, Workshop, Quality Control and other technical departments to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• General Workshop Duties: Maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure machines, tooling, equipment and work areas are kept in a clean, safe and effective condition.

We're looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Essential Criteria & Skills:

• Education: Educated to Level 3 Machining Technician standard.
• Machining Knowledge: Basic understanding of machining principles, CNC machinery, tooling and component manufacture.
• Practical Skills: Good practical and manual skills, with an enthusiasm for working with machinery, tools and engineering equipment.
• Technical Drawings: Basic ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical information.
• Quality & Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with an understanding of the importance of accuracy, repeatability and quality.
• Inspection & Measurement: Basic understanding of precision measuring equipment and dimensional inspection.
• Problem Solving: A proactive approach with the ability to identify issues and seek support to resolve machining and production problems.
• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Organisation: Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet agreed deadlines.
• Safety Awareness: Good understanding of the importance of safe working practices within a workshop environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience working within a machining, engineering, or motorsport environment.
• Experience operating or assisting with CNC milling and/or turning equipment.

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry's most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

Benefits:

• life assurance
• a flexible working day
• company contributed pension scheme
• discounted gym membership
• discount reward scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• company healthcare plan
• long service awards
• an employee assistance programme
• dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.