Technical Support Operative

Careerlink; Buxton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Full training and development

Long-term career progression

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Careerlink in Buxton is seeking a motivated Technical Support Operative to join an established brass fittings manufacturer. You will support the Technical Department and manufacturing with practical CNC and inspection tasks, with full training provided for CAD/CAM and CNC machinery.

The role offers full-time permanent status, 40 hours weekly, 13.00 per hour, and weekly pay. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a pathway to formal qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities as

Qualifications

• Motivated and keen to learn.
• Computer literate and hands-on.
• Interest in engineering and manufacturing.
• Able to follow technical instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Cutting metal billets to correct dimensions using a band saw.
• Loading existing programmes into CNC machines.
• Loading billets and workpieces into CNC machinery.
• Checking and loading tooling into CNC machines.
• Carrying out pre-checks and operating CNC machines.
• Monitoring production and machine performance.
• Dimensional and gauge checking of components.
• Deburring finished parts.
• Making basic technical drawing changes and updates.
• Assisting with basic quality control checks of purchased tooling and goods.
• Preparing and pre-setting tooling for Rotary Transfer machines.
• Completing relevant administrative duties.

Job description

Location: Buxton
Salary: 13.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Hours per week: 40
Pay: Weekly
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting for a motivated and computer-literate Technical Support Operative to join a well-established manufacturing company in Buxton.

Our client is a UK manufacturer of brass compression fittings with a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality products. Due to the expansion of their in-house tool-making operation and continued staff progression, they are looking for someone with a genuine interest in engineering who is keen to develop their skills and build a long-term career.

The Role

You will initially support the Technical Department and wider manufacturing operation with a range of practical and technical duties, including:

• Cutting metal billets to the correct dimensions using a band saw
• Loading existing programmes into CNC machines
• Loading billets and workpieces into CNC machinery
• Checking and loading tooling into CNC machines
• Carrying out pre-checks and operating CNC machines
• Monitoring production and machine performance
• Dimensional and gauge checking of components
• Deburring finished parts
• Making basic technical drawing changes and updates
• Assisting with basic quality control checks of purchased tooling and goods
• Preparing and pre-setting tooling for Rotary Transfer machines
• Completing relevant administrative duties

About You

Formal engineering qualifications are not required, but you must have a genuine passion for engineering and manufacturing, ideally demonstrated through practical experience or a serious engineering-related hobby.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Motivated and keen to learn
• Computer literate
• Practical and hands-on
• Interested in engineering and manufacturing
• Comfortable working with machinery and tools
• Able to follow technical instructions accurately
• Detail-oriented with a good approach to quality
• Keen to develop and progress within a technical environment

Previous knowledge of CAD/CAM or CNC machinery would be advantageous, but full training will be provided.

Training & Progression

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish a long-term career in engineering. The company actively supports progression, with opportunities to gain formal qualifications through training courses and/or an apprenticeship.

Benefits

• 13.00 per hour starting rate
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Weekly pay
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Full training and development opportunities
• Long-term career progression

If you have a genuine interest in engineering and want to develop your skills within a supportive manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.