Manual Machinist

E3 Recruitment; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering group in Heckmondwike is recruiting a Manual Machinist. Responsibilities include operating milling machines and lathes to produce component parts according to specifications. The role offers a competitive starting salary of £31,200 for days and £45,760 for nights, along with excellent benefits like 33 days annual holiday and a pension scheme. This position represents a superb opportunity for growth in a well-established company with a customer-centric approach.

Benefits

Private Health Plan

Life Assurance - 2x Annual Salary

Holiday Allowance - 33 Days

Pension Scheme: Matched contribution up to 5%

Relevant Company PPE & Workwear

Qualifications

• Experience operating conventional milling machines and lathes.
• Ability to produce component parts within drawing specifications.
• Capable of maintaining a clean and organized working area.

Responsibilities

• Operate milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Produce component parts according to specifications.
• Keep workspace clean and manageable.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Conventional milling machines

Lathes

Surface grinders

Clean working area maintenance

Job description

10% COMBINED PENSION + PROFIT SHARES + 33 HOLIDAYS + FREQUENT 150% OVERTIME + PRIVATE HEALTHCARE + LIFE ASSURANCE + EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

With a workforce of over 500 employees across four state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Europe and North America, this dynamic engineering group delivers comprehensive, end‑to‑end solutions—from concept design and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and aftercare. Serving a diverse client base across sectors such as Online Retail & Distribution, FMCG, Life Sciences, and Automotive, the company is renowned for its technical expertise and customer‑centric approach.

Following a series of strategic developments, the organization is now entering a significant phase of accelerated growth; this organisation is now looking to increase their headcount by recruiting a Manual Machinist.

Key Responsibilities of the Manual Machinist:

• Working on conventional milling machines, lathes and surface grinders
• Produce component parts in tolerance of drawing specification
• Keep a clean and manageable working area
• Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required

Working Hours of the Manual Machinist:

2 Shift Options available:

DAYS - 37.5 Hours per week:

• Monday to Thursday - 08:00 to 16:30
• Friday - 08:00 to 15:15

NIGHTS - 44 Hours per week:

• Monday to Thursday - 18:00 to 06:00

In return, the Manual Machinist will receive:

• Starting Salary: Days: £31,200.00 (£16.00 per hour) / Nights: £45,760.00 (£20.00 per hour including shift allowance)
• Holiday Allowance: 33 Days (25 days + public holidays)
• Pension Scheme: Matched contribution up to 5%
• Private Health Plan
<>Life Assurance - 2x Annual Salary
• Relevant Company PPE & Workwear

To apply for the Manual Machinist, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information.