Manual Machinist

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Manual Machinist located in the UK, specifically in Leamington Spa. The role involves operating manual lathes, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring machinery is in safe working order. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience in a production environment. This position offers a competitive pay rate between £22.51 and £28.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Manual Machinist position in a production environment.
• Experience with manual turning and swaging techniques would be beneficial.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operating manual lathes, maintaining machinery, and quality checking products.
• Ensuring safe working order of equipment.
• Meeting tight deadlines and targets.

Skills

Operating manual lathes

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Quality checking of products

Deburring

Understanding of Lean principles

Prioritizing work

Education

Apprenticeship or qualification in machining

Job description

Overview

Manual Machinist
Location: Leamington Spa
Hours: 37 hours per week. Day and Night shift options available
Contract

Pay Rate: £22.51 - £28.25 per hour umbrella

Role

The Manual Machinist role:

• Operating manual lathes, including swaging techniques
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Maintaining machinery and ensuring safe working order
• Quality checking of products
• Additional activities such as deburring
• Keeping to tight deadlines and targets

Ideal candidate

The ideal Manual Machinist:

• Apprenticeship or qualification within a tool room / Machining environment working as a Machine / Press Operator would be ideal
• Have experience in a Manual Machinist position in a production / tool making / machining environment.
• Have experience in all aspects of manual turning.
• Experience with swaging techniques on a manual lathe would be beneficial
• Ability to read an interpret engineering drawings
• Understanding of Lean principles such as 5s/6s activities
• Has the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines.

Other information

Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitments contribution towards Employer Costs.

To show your interest in this Manual Machinist role please Apply Now with a copy of your CV, should you be successfully shortlisted a member of our Team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.