Manual Machinist

Rise Technical Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Manual Machinist for a stable, long-term role based in Harlow. You will operate manual lathes and contribute to high-quality manufacturing processes.

The position offers £35,000 - £40,000 (OTE £45,000+) with overtime and an early finish on Fridays, within a well-established engineering environment that values skilled workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers).

Responsibilities

• Machining on manual lathes to produce parts from plastics, stainless steel, aluminium and brass.
• Carry out precise measurements and inspections to ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Interpret technical drawings and ensure components meet specifications.
• Take advantage of regular overtime with an early finish on Fridays.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Manual Machinist

£35,000 - £40,000 (OTE £45,000+) + Overtime + Early Finish Friday + Stable, Long-Term Role + Excellent Company Benefits

Harlow, Essex (Commutable from: Epping, Bishop's Stortford, Ware, Hertford)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

Are you a Manual Machinist or have experience operating manual lathes, looking for a stable, long-term role with consistent overtime and a great working environment?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business, where you'll benefit from job security, a close-knit team culture, and the chance to significantly boost your earnings through regular overtime.

This growing manufacturing company specialises in bespoke mechanical components and solutions across a range of materials. Due to continued year on year success, they are now looking to strengthen their team with an experienced machinist who can contribute to their continued success.

In this role, you will work on manual lathes machining a variety of materials including plastics, stainless steel, aluminium and brass. You will interpret technical drawings, carry out precise measurements using gauges and calipers, and ensure all components meet high-quality standards.

This position would suit a Manual Machinist with strong hands-on experience, looking for a secure role with plenty of overtime, varied work, and a supportive team environment.

The Role:

• Mechanical Repairs
• Conducting Measurements
• Excellent overtime rates (time and a half / double time)
• Early finish on Fridays

The Person:

• Experience operating manual lathes
• Experience with measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers
• Commutable to Harlow

Reference Number: BBBH

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates