Manual Machinist

Travail Employment Group; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays + Xmas

8% pension

Annual bonus

Private health insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Manual Machinist in Haywards Heath to produce precision parts using manual equipment. You will read drawings, set up machines, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances in a small workshop team.

The role offers a permanent contract, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with a salary of £28,000–£33,000, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, an 8% pension, a bonus, private health insurance, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to produce components accurately.
• Experience operating manual machines such as lathes and mills is desirable.
• Formal training like City & Guilds in Mechanical Craft Engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual machinery including lathes, milling machines, drills and presses to produce precision parts.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure correct components.
• Carry out quality checks using calibrated measuring equipment.
• Make adjustments to meet ISO quality standards.
• Troubleshoot machinery and assist with basic maintenance.
• Work independently and within a small workshop team; keep the area clean and safe.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Manual machining

Education

City & Guilds in Mechanical Craft Engineering

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Drills

Presses

NC band saw

Job description

Manual Machinist

£28,000 - £33,000, Haywards Heath, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Permanent, 24 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown, 8% pension, bonus, private health insurance, parking

The Role

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Manual Machinist to join a long-established engineering business specialising in the manufacture of high-quality machinery and precision components. Working within an established workshop team, the Manual Machinist will be responsible for producing precision parts using a range of manual machinery, ensuring work is completed accurately, safely and to required quality standards. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys practical engineering, problem solving and working as part of a skilled manufacturing team.

• Operating manual machinery including lathes, milling machines, drills, presses and an NC band saw to produce precision parts
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to produce components accurately
• Carrying out quality checks using calibrated measuring equipment
• Making adjustments to ensure work meets required ISO quality standards
• Understanding machining techniques and applying them to day-to-day production work
• Troubleshooting machinery and supporting basic maintenance to ensure efficient operation
• Working independently while contributing effectively within a small workshop team
• Maintaining good housekeeping and a clean, safe working environment

Requirements

The successful Manual Machinist will have previous experience operating manual machines to a high standard, with experience using lathes, milling machines or similar workshop machinery highly desirable. The ability to read and understand engineering drawings is highly desirable, along with strong attention to detail and confidence using calibrated measuring equipment. Formal engineering training, such as City & Guilds in Mechanical Craft Engineering, an engineering diploma or similar proof of training would be desirable. You will be self-motivated, practical and able to work accurately with minimal supervision. This role could suit someone who has worked as a Manual Machinist, Conventional Machinist or Toolroom Machinist.

Company Information

You will be joining a well-established, engineering business with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and technical expertise. The business has continued to grow through investment in people, equipment and facilities, offering a stable and supportive environment where employees can develop their skills and build long-term careers. The company promotes training, development and progression, with future team lead opportunities possible as the business continues to expand.

Package

• £28,000 - £33,000 salary depending on experience
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional paid time off over Christmas
• 8% company pension contribution
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Annual pay review
• Salary sacrifice schemes including pension and electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private health insurance
• Death in service benefit
• Company social events and subsidised activities
• On-site parking
• Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Permanent position
• Growth and development opportunities