Machinist/Fitter

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in machinery production located in Kettering is seeking a skilled Machinist/Fitter to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating manual and CNC machinery, assembling components, and ensuring accurate calibration while maintaining meticulous documentation. The position offers a salary of £28-30k alongside a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, life assurance, and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 – 30 days annual leave, service-related

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with both manual and CNC machinery.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and CNC machinery to produce components.
• Assemble components into machinery according to designs.
• Calibrate machinery and document changes.

Skills

Machining experience, manual and CNC

Manufacturing experience

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organised

Teamwork and independence

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Engineering discipline

Job description

Machinist/Fitter
Kettering
Hours - Monday to Friday 37.5 hours
Salary - £28-30k plus benefits

Following a period of growth, our Kettering based client is seeking a skilled Machinist/Fitter to join their busy machinery production team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a world-renowned organisation known for quality and innovation.

About The Role ...

• As a Machinist/Fitter you will be required to carry out the following:
• Use of manual and CNC machinery to produce components to drawings
• Assembly/fitting of components to produce machinery and mechanicalassemblies to drawings
• Mechanical calibration of assembled machinery to procedures
• Meticulous documentation of design changes of deviations, as well as calibrationdata
• Provision of general production support as required

About You ...

Essential

• Machining experience, both manual and CNC
• Manufacturing experience
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in an Engineering discipline

On offer is a salary to £30k plus Staff benefits include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 19th June 2025.

If interested, apply here for immediate consideration.