Machinist

Magnet; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised canteen

Volunteer day

Discounts: up to 80% off kitchen range

Retail Trust access

Holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Magnet is recruiting for a Machinist to join our team in Darlington. You will be part of a production-focused environment, operating machinery safely while contributing to quality and efficiency targets.

The role requires reading basic engineering drawings, maintaining high standards of workmanship, and collaborating with colleagues to meet production goals in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• IT literate, happy working with Microsoft packages.
• Confident reading and interpreting basic engineering drawings and measuring accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and measure accurately.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of quality standards and health & safety in a production setting.
• Experience working to production targets and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe operation of machinery at all times.
• Comply with Health & Safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to meet output targets.
• Follow quality management systems to ensure product standards are met.
• Provide a reliable and efficient service in line with company policies.
• Be flexible to support other machines or areas when needed.
• Work in line with lean manufacturing principles and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

IT literacy

Engineering drawings

Measurement

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Machinery operation

Job description

Role: Machinist

Reports to: Production Lead

Location: Darlington

Hours: 39

Salary: £25,875 -£27,442.58 DOE, plus shift allowence

We’re excited to be recruiting for Machinists to join our growing team at Magnet. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established UK company to develop your career within manufacturing further. If you’re an experienced machinist with a passion for precision, quality, and problem-solving, Magnet offers the environment and opportunity to take your career to the next level.

What’s in it for you?

• Subsidised canteen
• Paid volunteer day
• Fantastic company discounts: Up to 80% off our stylish kitchen ranges and products
• Access to Retail Trust
• Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme
• Wellbeing support: Access to our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7
• Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and savings on hundreds of top brands via our benefits app
• A collaborative culture built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure the safe operation of machinery at all times
• Comply with all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and practices
• Work collaboratively as part of the production team to meet output targets
• Follow quality management systems to ensure product standards are met
• Provide a reliable and efficient service in line with company policies
• Be flexible to support other machines or areas when needed
• Work in line with lean manufacturing principles and quality standards

Who we’re looking for:

• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• IT literate, happy working with Microsoft packages
• Confident working to standard operating procedures with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and measure accurately
• Capability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A good understanding of quality standards and health & safety in a production setting
• Experience working to production targets and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or production environment

Why choose Magnet?

At Magnet, we bring over 100 years of heritage, but our focus is firmly on the future.
As the UK’s leading kitchen specialist, our success is driven by the expertise, insight and innovation of our people.

We are a company M.A.D.E. by our values. We Make room for everyone, Aim to be brilliant, Do the right thing, and Explore with curiosity every day. These values shape how we work, support customers, and helps create an environment where everyone can grow, contribute and thrive. If these values resonate with you, we'd love you to be part of our team.

We’re in the middle of an exciting transformation, with a real opportunity to shape how we work, grow and deliver for our customers.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.