Machinist

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Machinist/Operative to join their team. This role involves setting up and operating manufacturing machines, ensuring product quality through routine inspections, and maintaining a safe working environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in machining, be detail-oriented, and possess a strong commitment to health and safety standards. With a competitive salary and benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their career in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in machine operative or manufacturing role, ideally in metalworking.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manufacturing machines according to production specifications.
• Conduct routine inspections and quality checks on components.

Skills

CNC Machining

Manual Machining

Quality Control Procedures

Technical Document Interpretation

Mechanical Aptitude

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Job Description

Machinist / Operative required to join a well-established company that specialises in the manufacturing of high-performance bimetallic components used in electrical, automotive, and industrial applications. The ideal candidate will come from some sort of machining background, either Manual or CNC and be willing to learn something completely new.

Machinist Job Overview

• Set up and operate manufacturing machines according to production specifications.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished products safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to maintain product quality and efficiency.
• Conduct routine inspections and quality checks on components to ensure they meet technical standards.
• Follow technical drawings, process sheets, and work instructions accurately.
• Identify and report machine faults or deviations in product quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Machinist Job Requirements

• Previous experience in a machine operative or manufacturing role, ideally within a metalworking or bimetal environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and engineering drawings.
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and use of measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, calipers).
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.
• Willingness to work shifts or flexible hours, if required.

Machinist Salary & Benefits

• Full time - Permanent
• Monday to Friday - 08:00am to 4:30pm (3pm finish on Fridays)
• Salary - £13 - £14 (DOE)
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Pension

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.