Manual Machinist

Yolk Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manual Machinist to join their team in Pontypool. This role offers a unique opportunity for both experienced machinists and those eager to learn, supported by one of the strongest training resources in the region. You'll be responsible for operating conventional machinery, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety. With a three-shift system and opportunities for overtime, this position not only provides a competitive salary but also a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday entitlement and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about machining and looking to advance your career, this role is for you!

Benefits

25 days + bank holidays

Annual pay review

6% employer pension contribution

Company sick pay

Paternity Pay

Health scheme plan

Flexible retail discount plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with conventional workshop machinery is essential.
• Ability to read engineering drawings is a must.

Responsibilities

• Operate workshop equipment to produce components as per specifications.
• Inspect components and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Operating conventional workshop equipment

Reading engineering drawings

Inspection of components

Health and safety procedures

Education

Apprenticeship in machining

Tools

Manual lathe

Mill

Job description

Manual Machinist

29,000 - 36,000

Pontypool

Yolk Recruitment are the exclusive recruitment partner for this leading high precision manufacturing business as they continue to provide opportunities for experienced and developing Manual Machinists.

This opportunity would well suit an experienced Manual Machinist, but with one of the strongest training resources in the region is also open to those who need a little more support. If you've worked with a manual lathe, mill or other conventional machinery, can read engineering drawings and are passionate about developing yourself, this is a great opportunity for you!

This is a three shift role, working a week of 6am - 2pm, a week of 2pm - 10pm and a week of 10pm - 6am. Opportunities for overtime have remained available for all those who want to make the most of their earning potential and as a large, well developed organisation they offer a fantastic benefit and perks package.

This is what you'll be doing

• Operating conventional workshop equipment to produce components according to specification
• Carrying out inspection of components
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Working according to health and safety procedures

The experience you'll need:

• Previous experience utilising conventional workshop machinery
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Apprenticeship is advantageous but not essential.

And this is what you'll get in return

• 25 days + bank holidays
• Annual pay review
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Company sick pay
• Paternity Pay
• Health scheme plan
• Flexible retail discount plan
• Career development opportunities

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.