Manual Machinist

HR GO Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Group is seeking a Manual Machinist in the Harlow area of Essex. This permanent role involves setting up and operating lathes, mills, jig borers and grinders to repair and manufacture components in accordance with drawings and technical data.

You will measure with verniers, micrometers and dial indicators to ensure strict tolerances, maintain records, and perform routine maintenance while complying with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual machining tools to repair and manufacture parts.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and data.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lathes, mills, jig borers, grinders and other machine tools to carry out repairs and manufacturing tasks
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and approved technical data to meet order requirements
• Measure and inspect components using verniers, micrometers, dial indicators and other precision instruments to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality
• Complete machining, finishing and repair operations to required tolerances and surface finishes
• Maintain accurate job records, test reports and documentation as required by the order
• Carry out routine maintenance and safe operation checks on machinery and tooling
• Identify and report issues, suggest improvements and collaborate with colleagues to resolve technical problems
• Comply with health, safety and quality procedures and contribute to a clean, organised workshop environment

Skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Lathe

Milling

Jig borers

Grinders

Verniers

Micrometers

Job description

Manual Machinist

Job Reference: FJ-wdvpv

Manufacturing and Production Harlow, Essex £17 - £19 per hour Permanent

Manual machinists opportunity in this busy expanding aviation repair workshop. You will use a range of machinery including lathes, mills, jig borers and grinders to perform repairs to customer equipment in accordance with their order requirements and the approved technical data. This is a hands‑on role for a detail-focused individual who takes pride in producing high-quality, accurate work.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate lathes, mills, jig borers, grinders and other machine tools to carry out repairs and manufacturing tasks


• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and approved technical data to meet order requirements


• Measure and inspect components using verniers, micrometers, dial indicators and other precision instruments to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality


• Complete machining, finishing and repair operations to required tolerances and surface finishes


• Maintain accurate job records, test reports and documentation as required by the order


• Carry out routine maintenance and safe operation checks on machinery and tooling


• Identify and report issues, suggest improvements and collaborate with colleagues to resolve technical problems


• Comply with health, safety and quality procedures and contribute to a clean, organised workshop environment

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.