Precision Manual Machinist – Lathes, Mills & Benefits

Simply Recruitment Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Simply Recruitment Group is seeking a hands-on Manual Machinist for a permanent role near Oldham. You will operate manual lathes, milling machines and drilling equipment, reading technical drawings and producing precision components to tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate will have time‑served experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment, NVQ Level 3 preferred, and a practical approach with strong safety awareness. On-site role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Time-served Manual Machinist or Mechanical Engineering Technician.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of manual machining processes and tooling.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Fitting and assembly experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operating manual lathes, milling machines and drilling equipment.
• Working from engineering drawings and written instructions.
• Machining components to precise tolerances.
• Selecting appropriate tooling and machine settings.
• Carrying out own inspection and quality checks.
• Using measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and dial indicators.
• Following established machine shop, quality and health & safety procedures.
• Identifying and resolving machining issues.
• Supporting fitting and assembly activities where required.

Skills

Manual machining

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Quality checks

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Simply Recruitment Group is seeking a hands-on Manual Machinist for a permanent role near Oldham. You will operate manual lathes, milling machines and drilling equipment, reading technical drawings and producing precision components to tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate will have time‑served experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment, NVQ Level 3 preferred, and a practical approach with strong safety awareness. On-site role with competitive pay and benefits.