Manual Machinist,

UTAC; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Southampton is looking for a skilled machinist to operate lathe and milling machines, perform MIG and TIG welding, and support various fabrication tasks. Candidates should be experienced in reading technical drawings and have strong problem-solving skills. This role offers a supportive workplace and various employee benefits, including health coverage and competitive holidays.

Benefits

Life Cover

Discounts via Perkz reward scheme

Healthcare cashback plans

Generous holiday benefits

Contributory pension schemes

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in general turning and milling is essential.
• Competency in MIG and TIG welding is required.
• Automotive experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate lathe and milling machines for fabrication.
• Weld various metal parts.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.

Skills

Lathe operation

Milling machine operation

MIG welding

TIG welding

Technical drawing interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Formal fabrication or welding qualifications

Relevant apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Company Description

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, the machinist will be expected to be flexible and multi skilled in various metalwork techniques. This role will involve supporting all departments throughout the site. Primarily responsible for operation of the lathe and milling machine, alongside some welding / fabricating of various items using MIG and TIG welding plants. It is expected that all work enters and leaves within agreed times and is of the highest quality, whist maintaining H&S standards at all times.

Role & Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day fabrication of parts ranging from small brackets to oil catch tanks, propshaft flanges and parts for large test rigs from various sources and customers.
• Solid skill base in use of Lathe and Milling Machines
• Welding using various techniques (Aluminum and Steel)
• Able to read technical drawings
• Vehicle body shell modifications and reworks
• Write up completed work tickets to record in detail work carried out
• Liaise with engineering staff regarding work requests
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Formal fabrication or welding qualifications advantageous
• Completed relevant apprenticeship
  
  

Experience

• Experienced in General Turning and milling
• Welding (TIG, MIG) including aluminium
• Experience with prototype and one-off work
• Automotive experience
  
  

Skills

• Knowledge of CNC based machinery would be an advantage
• Good problem solving / solution finding skills
• Good general IT skills (including MS Word and Excel)
• Good communicator
  
  

Personal Behaviours

• Experience with prototype and one-off work
• Strong awareness of Health and Safety regulations
• Flexible, self-driven and reliable
  
  

Other

• Flexibility to travel as and when required (if applicable)
• Full UK driving licence (if applicable)
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check (if applicable)
  
  

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes ;

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Healthcare cashback plans
• Generous holiday benefits
• Contributory pension schemes
• Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
  
  

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies :

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.