Senior Operations Team Member Workshop

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded private healthcare

Company pension with 5% employer

Critical illness and life assurance

Company sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Onsite parking

Complimentary refreshments

Regular company social events

Job summary

Interaction Engineering in Huntingdon is seeking a Senior Operations Team Member for the Workshop. The role focuses on manufacturing using bandsaws, lathes, mills, and guillotines, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

You will read drawings, select materials, and maintain stock records while supporting the team and continuous improvement. Offering a competitive £36,050 per annum plus excellent benefits, the position requires practical engineering experience, a detail-oriented mindset, and

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or workshop experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A methodical and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Good IT and administration skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• A flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate workshop machinery, including bandsaws, lathes, vertical mills and guillotines.
• Manufacture products in line with engineering drawings, production sheets and customer specifications.
• Select appropriate materials from stock and minimise material wastage.
• Inspect and test finished products to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches and technical instructions.
• Maintain accurate stock records and update internal systems.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with workshop procedures.
• Complete relevant production documentation accurately.
• Support colleagues through knowledge sharing and training where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and workplace safety.
• Ensure customer orders are completed within agreed timescales.

Skills

Engineering experience

Reading drawings

Materials knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

Bandsaws

Lathes

Milling machines

Guillotines

Job description

Interaction Engineering

Senior Operations Team Member – Workshop

£36,050 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Workshop Operative or someone with an engineering or machine shop background looking for your next opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Operations Team Member to join a busy workshop and operations environment based in Huntingdon.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical engineering skills, a good understanding of workshop machinery and a keen eye for detail. You’ll play an important role in producing high-quality products to meet customer specifications, ensuring orders are completed accurately, safely and on time.

The Role

Working as part of an established workshop team, you will be responsible for manufacturing and preparing products using a range of conventional machine shop equipment, ensuring all work meets the required quality and safety standards.

You will also support the wider operations team, share your knowledge and experience, and contribute towards continuous improvement across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate workshop machinery, including bandsaws, lathes, vertical mills and guillotines.
• Manufacture products in line with engineering drawings, production sheets and customer specifications.
• Select appropriate materials from stock and minimise material wastage.
• Inspect and test finished products to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches and technical instructions.
• Maintain accurate stock records and update internal systems.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with workshop procedures.
• Complete relevant production documentation accurately.
• Support colleagues through knowledge sharing and training where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and workplace safety.
• Ensure customer orders are completed within agreed timescales.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous engineering, workshop or machine shop experience, or a relevant qualification.
• Experience using general workshop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, bandsaws or guillotines.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• A good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• A methodical and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Good IT and administration skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills.

Knowledge of metals, polymers, ceramics or other engineering materials would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £36,050 annual salary
• 22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days.
• Company-funded private healthcare.
• Company pension with 5% employer contribution.
• Critical illness and life assurance cover.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
• Onsite parking.
• Complimentary refreshments.
• Regular company social events.

Interested?

If you have a hands-on engineering or workshop background and are looking to join a well-established operations team where your skills and experience will be valued, we’d love to hear from you.

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