Senior Workshop Machinist — Precision & Production

AMA Admin; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking

Social events

Job summary

Aspion Search is recruiting for a Workshop Machinist in Huntingdon to operate bandsaws, lathes and mills, producing parts to customer specifications. This hands-on role suits someone who takes pride in accurate work and who enjoys variety in an international business.

You will read drawings, follow technical instructions and contribute to a safe, efficient workshop while supporting the wider production team and training colleagues. Salary £36,050 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or machine shop with a relevant qualification.
• Experience using conventional workshop equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Care and patience when handling fragile or delicate materials.
• Confidence using computer systems.
• A positive, proactive approach and strong teamwork skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn across the production environment.
• Knowledge of metals, polymers or ceramics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate workshop equipment (bandsaws, lathes, vertical mills, guillotines).
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and production sheets.
• Select materials and manufacture items to specifications, keeping waste to a minimum.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality and customer requirements.
• Complete job documentation and update stock management systems accurately.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and organised workshop, following safety procedures.
• Support the training of new and existing team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and safety.
• Support the wider production team to ensure orders are completed on time.

Skills

Engineering experience

Machine shop experience

Reading drawings

Detail oriented

Patience handling materials

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Knowledge of materials advantageous

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Aspion Search is recruiting for a Workshop Machinist in Huntingdon to operate bandsaws, lathes and mills, producing parts to customer specifications. This hands-on role suits someone who takes pride in accurate work and who enjoys variety in an international business.

You will read drawings, follow technical instructions and contribute to a safe, efficient workshop while supporting the wider production team and training colleagues. Salary £36,050 per annum.