Manual Machinist Milling / Turning

Reed; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Workshop Machinist, Miller & Turner to join their dynamic team in Essex. This role involves precision engineering, where you'll read and interpret intricate manufacturing drawings, calculate dimensions, and operate a variety of machine tools. With a commitment to quality and safety, you'll work in a supportive environment that values your expertise. The company offers excellent benefits, including generous holidays and training opportunities, making this an exciting chance to advance your career in a leading engineering firm.

Benefits

28 days annual holidays

Statutory Pension Scheme

Uncapped overtime structure

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a machine environment with relevant qualifications.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and calculate dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Read engineering drawings and machine parts to specifications.
• Maintain high tolerances and health & safety standards.

Skills

Engineering manufacturing drawings

Mathematical knowledge

Machine tools operation

Health & safety standards

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

ONC & HNC

NVQ or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Machining centres

Grinders

Pedestal/radial drills

Job description

• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Essex
• Salary: Excellent rates of pay

Join a team at a leading engineering firm where they specialise in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered parts. We are seeking an experienced, time-served Workshop Machinist, Miller & Turner to enhance operations at their Essex branch.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Proficiently read engineering manufacturing drawings for the production of parts and components.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematical knowledge and measuring instruments.
• Machine parts to pre-determined specifications using various machine tools including lathes, milling machines, machining centres, borers, grinders, and pedestal/radial drills.
• Work to very high tolerances with a high attention to detail.
• Maintain a strong appreciation of health & safety standards.
• Execute all work professionally and efficiently.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant knowledge, training, and experience working in a machine environment.
• Time-served and indentured to ONC & HNC, NVQ, or equivalent qualifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and logically, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and adaptively in a team.
• Good level of fitness due to the physical demands of the job.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual holidays plus statutory/bank holidays.
• 40-hour week during normal office hours, Monday – Friday.
• Uncapped overtime structure.
• Statutory Pension Scheme.
• Training and Development Opportunities.

To apply for this Workshop Machinist, Miller & Turner position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience to our HR department. Include full contact details for immediate consideration.