Manual Machinist

Omega Resource Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Manual Machinist for a permanent role in Gloucester. The successful candidate will have proven experience in manual machining, particularly in a precision engineering environment. Responsibilities include manual machining, reading engineering drawings, and using various inspection equipment. Preference will be given to candidates with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, as well as CNC experience. Competitive salary and shift patterns offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a manual machinist in a precision engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manual Machining – Milling or Turning.
• Understanding engineering drawings and ability to work out angles and dimensions.
• Experience with inspection equipment such as callipers, micrometres, gauges, and DTI.

Skills

Manual Machining

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inspection equipment

CNC machinery

Job description

Overview

Position: Manual Machinist

Position type: Permanent

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £37,125 inclusive of shift allowance

Working hours: Double days, Mon–Thu 06:14–14:00 and 14:00–22:00; Fri 06:11:30–11:30 or 17:00

Responsibilities

• Manual Machining – Milling or Turning
• Eccentric turning
• Experience in working with cylindrical components
• Understanding engineering drawings and ability to work out angles and dimensions
• Experience with inspection equipment such as callipers, micrometres (all types), gauges, and DTI

Requirements

• Proven experience as a manual machinist in a precision engineering environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering (preferred but not essential)
• CNC experience (preferred but not essential)

How to apply

If you think this is an appropriate opportunity, please email your CV to (url removed) or contact Marta on (phone number removed).

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors