Manual Machinist

Adept Resourcing Engineering; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering manufacturer in Sheffield seeks candidates with strong manual machining experience. Applicants will machine complex cast components, ensure production targets are met, and conduct quality inspections. Key qualifications include precision measuring skills, the ability to interpret engineering drawings, and effective communication. The role offers varied working hours, with numerous benefits such as a company pension, life insurance, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Company discount scheme

Bike-to-work scheme

Employee referral programme

Regular overtime opportunities

Clear career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Machining large, complex cast components to specified tolerances.
• Ensuring production targets and timeframes are met.
• Conducting visual inspections to ensure quality of machined parts.

Skills

Manual machining experience

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measuring equipment

High attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Job description

About the Role

This role is ideal for candidates with strong manual machining experience. Time-served backgrounds are preferred but not essential for individuals with suitable hands‑on capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Machining large, complex cast components to detailed engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
• Ensuring production targets and timeframes are met.
• Working a mixture of day and nights.
• Conducting visual inspections to ensure quality and accuracy of machined parts.
• Setting and operating a range of manual machines including lathes and vertical borers.
• Marking and identifying materials correctly during the machining process.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team while maintaining the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Following all company health & safety procedures and maintaining a safe working environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience within a similar role, or within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competent in working to tight tolerances and using precision measuring equipment.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a wider team.
• Flexibility with working hours, including overtime and shift patterns.
• Good understanding of health & safety, environmental standards and quality systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

About the Client

Our client is a respected UK-based engineering manufacturer with deep roots in the metals and advanced materials sector. They produce high‑performance, centrifugally cast and precision‑machined components for some of the most demanding global industries.

Their reputation is built on quality, technical expertise and the ability to deliver bespoke, time‑critical solutions. They continue to invest in people, equipment and processes to maintain exceptional standards and support long‑term employee development.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Free and on‑site parking
• Sick pay
• Company discount scheme
• Bike‑to‑work scheme
• Employee referral programme
• Regular overtime opportunities (weekdays and weekends)
• Clear career progression pathways

Salary

£15.50 - £19.30 per hour, depending on experience.