Workshop Machinist

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Company benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Workshop Machinist for a permanent, Monday–Friday role in Braintree. You will repair hydraulic rams and cylinders, strip and rebuild components, and test finished work as part of expanding the company’s workshop capabilities.

In this hands-on position, you will operate manual lathes and other workshop machinery, perform welding, order parts, and communicate with customers. Overtime is available in a growing, reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing hydraulic components.
• Hands-on workshop experience with hydraulic equipment.
• Ability to operate manual lathes and workshop machinery.

Responsibilities

• Repair, refurbish and test hydraulic rams/cylinders.
• Manual machining, including lathes, drills and workshop equipment.
• Welding and general mechanical repair work.
• Oversee workshop activities and liaise with customers.

Skills

Hydraulic repair

Manual machining

Lathes

Tools

Manual lathe

Job description

Workshop Machinist

£35,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Monday to Friday + Workshop Based + Growing Company + Excellent Company Benefits

Braintree, Essex (Commutable from: Chelmsford, Colchester, Witham, Halstead, Sudbury, Dunmow)

Are you a Hydraulic Engineer, Manual Machinist or Mechanical Fitter with experience repairing hydraulic components, looking for a permanent Monday-to-Friday position where you can take ownership of a growing workshop?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding engineering business where you will work on a variety of hydraulic equipment, whilst playing an important role in developing and improving the company’s workshop operation.

This company are a growing distributor and manufacturer of hydraulic components, supplying customers across the UK. As part of their continued expansion, they are developing their in-house repair capabilities and are now looking for an experienced Workshop Machinist to join the team.

In this varied role, you will diagnose and repair hydraulic rams and components, stripping, inspecting and rebuilding cylinders before testing completed work. You will also operate manual lathes and other workshop machinery, carry out welding, order parts and liaise directly with customers.

This role would suit a Hydraulic Engineer, Manual Machinist or Mechanical Fitter with strong hands‑on workshop experience looking for a stable position with overtime and the opportunity to take greater ownership as the department grows.

The Role:

• Repair, refurbish and test hydraulic rams/cylinders
• Manual machining, including lathes, drills and workshop equipment
• Welding and general mechanical repair work
• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:30pm with overtime available

The Candidate:

• Hydraulic repair / mechanical workshop background
• Experience using manual lathes
• Commutable to Braintree

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.