Semi-Skilled Operator

EMEA3 Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS is hiring for Semi-Skilled Operator positions at our Derby facility on initial 12-month contracts. We welcome applicants with transferrable skills and a hands-on approach to machining, inspecting, chemical processing, blasting or polishing.

Responsibilities include following technical instructions, maintaining documentation, adapting to production schedules, and complying with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures to ensure a safe workplace and high quality output.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in machining, inspecting, chemical processing, blasting or polishing.
• Attention to detail and quality control essential in related industries.

Responsibilities

• Using hands-on experience in machining, inspecting, chemical processing, blasting or polishing.
• Follow technical instructions and records with attention to detail while documenting using basic computer literacy.
• Adapt to changing operational demands and support production needs.
• Work across a 2–3 shift pattern to support production schedules and continuity.
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures to ensure a safe workplace.

Skills

Machining

Inspecting

Chemical processing

Blasting

Polishing

Education

Background in precision engineering/manufacturing

Job description

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients’ recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Job description - the role

Due to exciting growth opportunities, our client is looking to fill Semi -Skilled Operator positions across their Derby facility on initial 12-month contacts. We are seeking enthusiastic and forward-thinking individuals to integrate into our existing teams across a variety of processes; machining, inspecting, chemical processing, blasting or polishing.

We welcome applications from individuals with transferrable skills. Certain roles will require a high level of dexterity and/or frequent physical activity, including lifting.

As a Semi-Skilled Operator you will be responsible for:

• Utilizing process experience within the aerospace industry - advantageous but not essential.
• Following technical instructions and records with attention to detail while demonstrating basic computer literacy for documentation and process tracking.
• Adapting to business needs by being flexible and responsive to changing operational demands.
• Working across a 2 or 3 shift pattern as required to support production schedules and operational continuity.
• Complying with all Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures, ensuring a safe workplace for themselves and their colleagues.

What we require from the candidate:

We are seeking candidates with a background in machining, inspecting, chemical processing, blasting or polishing. Ideal applicants will have hands‑on experience in precision engineering, manufacturing, or related industries where attention to detail and quality control are essential.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.