Manual Machinist (Milling/Turning)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is looking for a Manual Machinist in Burton upon Trent. This role requires experience in milling and turning to produce precision components. Enjoy flexible hours and contribute to custom machinery projects in a dynamic engineering environment. Ideal candidates will be confident in reading technical drawings and have a strong background in precision machining. Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 DOE plus benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Choose your own days

Bonus

Pension

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manual milling and turning with precision machining.
• Confident in reading technical/engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual milling and turning machines to produce bespoke components.
• Interpret engineering drawings to meet client specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers on mechanical challenges.

Skills

Manual Milling

Turning

Interpreting engineering drawings

Precision machining

Job description

Overview

Manual Machinist (Milling/Turning) – £35,000 - £40,000 DOE + Flexi hours + Choose Your Own Days + Bonus + Pension + Company Benefits

Location: Burton-upon-Trent

Are you a Manual Machinist with experience in milling and turning looking to join a company that gives you autonomy over your work and offers flexible hours? Do you want to work in a well-established, forward-thinking engineering firm with over 40 years of experience, solving complex mechanical problems for respected organisations, including the NHS, Jaguar, Guinness, and CAT?

This is a hands-on role where you will run manual milling and turning machines to produce precision components and bespoke parts for specialist machinery. Working from engineering drawings and customer briefs, you will help bring complex mechanical solutions to life by designing and fabricating tailored machinery.

The Role

• Operate manual milling and turning machines to produce high-precision, bespoke components.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings to meet tight tolerances and client specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve mechanical challenges and support the creation of custom machinery.
• Mon-Fri, flexi hours, days-based role.

The Person

• Proven experience in manual milling and turning, with a strong background in precision machining.
• Confident reading and interpreting technical/engineering drawings and working to fine tolerances.
• Commutable to Burton-upon-Trent.

Additional Information

Keywords: Manual Machinist, Milling, Turning, Engineering, Burton-upon-Trent, work autonomy, Flexi hours.

Reference: BBBH21724 A

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