Precision Engineering Technician – Grinding & Metrology

Hales Group; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hales Group are recruiting for an Engineering Technician in Lowestoft, a well-established precision engineering manufacturer. The role involves manufacturing high-precision components from drawings, using precision measuring equipment and maintaining quality and safety standards.

They welcome candidates from varied experience levels and offer development opportunities, with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour week and a competitive DOE salary.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to quality standards and tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out precision engineering and grinding operations.
• Work to tight tolerances and high-quality surface finish requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Use precision measuring equipment to inspect and verify completed work.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organised working practices.
• Work effectively both independently and within a small engineering team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Strong engineering aptitude

Problem-solving

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Read engineering drawings

Quality standards

Measuring equipment

Metric/imperial units

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Apprenticeship or engineering qualification

Tools

Grinding machinery

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Hales Group are recruiting for an Engineering Technician in Lowestoft, a well-established precision engineering manufacturer. The role involves manufacturing high-precision components from drawings, using precision measuring equipment and maintaining quality and safety standards.

They welcome candidates from varied experience levels and offer development opportunities, with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour week and a competitive DOE salary.