Senior Workshop Technician – Precision Machining & Quality

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

Benefits offered by this job

36,050 annual salary

22 days' annual leave increasing to 25

Company-funded private healthcare

Company pension with 5% employer

Critical illness cover

Life assurance cover

Sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements where we

Onsite parking

Social events throughout the year

Job summary

Interaction Engineering in Huntingdon is seeking a Senior Operations Team Member for the Workshop to support production, read engineering drawings and operate workshop machinery. You’ll help ensure quality, safety and on-time delivery of customer orders in a hands-on team environment.

The role emphasizes setting up machines, maintaining documentation, and driving continuous improvement with a proactive attitude and strong communication within production teams.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or machine shop experience, or a relevant qualification.
• Experience using general workshop equipment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Good IT skills and experience using computer systems.
• A positive, proactive attitude with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn new skills and work flexibly across different areas of production.
• Knowledge of metals, polymers, ceramics or other engineering materials would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating workshop machinery, including lathes, vertical mills, bandsaws and guillotines.
• Reading engineering drawings, sketches and production specifications.
• Selecting materials and manufacturing finished items to the required standards.
• Inspecting completed products to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Updating stock records and completing job documentation accurately.
• Supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping train team members.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and increase efficiency.

Skills

Workshop experience

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Teamwork

IT skills

Learning & flexibility

Machinery operation

Education

Engineering/machine shop qualification

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Interaction Engineering in Huntingdon is seeking a Senior Operations Team Member for the Workshop to support production, read engineering drawings and operate workshop machinery. You’ll help ensure quality, safety and on-time delivery of customer orders in a hands-on team environment.

The role emphasizes setting up machines, maintaining documentation, and driving continuous improvement with a proactive attitude and strong communication within production teams.