Manual Machinist

Omega Plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Plc in Gloucester is seeking a Manual Machinist for a permanent position. The role involves operating conventional machines and a horizontal boring machine, with a focus on precision and tool management.

You will set and operate toolroom measuring equipment, ensuring availability of correct tools for tasks and repairs, and you’ll work as a proactive, flexible team member, with opportunities to train in other disciplines when required.

Qualifications

• Time served toolmaker or equivalent qualifications (e.g., City and Guilds, NVQ level 3, HNC).
• Proven interpersonal and leadership abilities to work with colleagues and external contacts at all levels.
• Manual turning or milling experience; able to work to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional machines.
• Operate horizontal boring machine.
• Set and operate all Toolroom measuring equipment.
• Ensure tools and equipment are available for tasks and repairs.
• Be proactive and flexible, train in other disciplines when required.

Skills

Manual turning

Milling

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ level 3/HNC

Tools

Horizontal boring machine

Job description

Position

Manual Machinist

Type of role

Permanent

Hours of work

Monday to Thursday 7:45-16:00 and Fridays 7:45-15:00 inclusive. You're entitled to a half an hour lunch break between the hours of 12-12:30

Salary

£35,000 to £39,700 per annum

Location

Gloucester

Description

We are now seeking to recruit a manual machinist for a manufacturing business based in Gloucester. The appropriate manual machinist would be responsible for operating conventional machines and horizontal boring machine. The responsibilities of a toolmaker: Operate conventional machines; set and operate all Toolroom measuring equipment; ensure correct tools and equipment are available for tasks and repairs; be a proactive and flexible team member, training in other disciplines where required.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional machines
• Operate horizontal boring machine
• Set and operate all Toolroom measuring equipment
• Ensure correct tools and equipment are available for tasks and repairs
• Be a proactive and flexible team member, training in other disciplines where required

Requirements

• Time served toolmaker or equivalent qualifications e.g., City and Guilds, NVQ level 3, HNC, etc.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership abilities to work proactively with and professional people and to interact effectively with individuals and groups both internal and external to the company and at all organizational levels.
• Manual turning or milling experience
• Must be able to work to tight tolerances