Manual Machinist

TN United Kingdom; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join their dynamic machine shop team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with precision machinery in a supportive environment that values diversity and equality. You will be responsible for performing machining tasks, ensuring quality targets are met, and maintaining equipment to optimize operations. With competitive salary and benefits, including contributory pension schemes and excellent career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to advance in their engineering careers. Join a team where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized.

Benefits

Great place to work

Two contributory pension schemes

Good career progression opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in machine shop operations and CNC turning.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform machining tasks to support component overhaul.
• Maintain and improve plant and equipment.

Skills

Precision grinding

Honing

Boring

Milling

Turning

CNC turning

Bush/bearing fitting

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Analytical skills

Education

GCSE level

Background in mechanical or hydraulic engineering

Job description

Manual Machinist – Machine Shop

Location: Ramsgate, Kent

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: 08:00 – 16:30, Monday to Thursday; 15:30 finish on Fridays

Salary and Shift Details

Competitive salary (details provided upon application), with overtime at 1.5x on Saturdays and 2x on Sundays. Late shift opportunity: 14:15 - 00:30, offering an additional 1/3 salary.

Benefits

• Great place to work
• Two contributory pension schemes
• Good career progression opportunities
• Free parking

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in machine shop operations, including precision grinding, honing, boring, milling, turning, CNC turning, and bush/bearing fitting.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills (minimum GCSE level).
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Strong analytical skills, both written and verbal.
• Well-organized and self-motivated.

About the Role

• Perform machining tasks to support component overhaul, ensuring quality targets are met.
• Maintain and improve plant and equipment.

About You

• Background in mechanical or hydraulic engineering (graduates considered).
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. We are an equal opportunity employer. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.