Manual Machinist

Barker Ross Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Barker Ross is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist for our Leicester-based, LE15 area workshop. The role focuses on manual milling and centre lathe work, reading drawings, and achieving tight tolerances on high-quality components.

You will set up machines, select tools and speeds, measure parts with micrometers and gauges, and work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced workshop. Monday–Friday 8–4, early finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Manual Machinist.
• Strong experience with both manual milling and manual centre lathe work.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings independently.
• Good knowledge of machining techniques, tooling and materials.
• Confident using precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a workshop team.
• Experience machining a variety of materials, including steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other engineering materials.
• Experience with one-off, prototype or small-batch work.
• Relevant engineering/machining qualifications or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual milling machines to produce components to drawing and specification.
• Set up and operate manual centre lathes for turning, facing, threading and other machining operations.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds and feeds for different materials and operations.
• Carry out accurate measurements using micrometers, verniers, gauges and other precision measuring equipment.
• Produce one-off and small-batch components to drawing tolerances.
• Inspect finished components to ensure they meet required quality standards.
• Carry out general workshop duties, including machine maintenance, housekeeping and tool care.
• Work safely and maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment.

Skills

Manual milling

Centre lathe

Engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Engineering/machining qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Manual Machinist - Milling & Centre Lathe | LE15 Based | Temp to Perm
Salary: £35,000-£38,000 per annum, depending on experience | Monday - Friday 8-4 (Early finish on Friday's)

Barker Ross are looking for an experienced Manual Machinist to join our workshop team and carry out high-quality general machining work using manual milling machines and centre lathes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality components and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities
* Set up and operate manual milling machines to produce components to drawing and specification.
* Set up and operate manual centre lathes for turning, facing, threading and other machining operations.
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
* Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds and feeds for different materials and operations.
* Carry out accurate measurements using micrometers, verniers, gauges and other precision measuring equipment.
* Produce one-off and small-batch components to drawing tolerances.
* Inspect finished components to ensure they meet required quality standards.
* Carry out general workshop duties, including machine maintenance, housekeeping and tool care.
* Work safely and maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment.

Requirements
* Previous experience working as a Manual Machinist.
* Strong experience with both manual milling and manual centre lathe work.
* Ability to work from engineering drawings independently.
* Good knowledge of machining techniques, tooling and materials.
* Confident using precision measuring equipment.
* Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a workshop team.
Desirable
* Experience machining a variety of materials, including steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other engineering materials.
* Experience with one-off, prototype or small-batch work.
* Relevant engineering/machining qualifications or apprenticeship.
The Role

For more information call Alex from Barker Ross

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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