Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Manual Machinist

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Manual Machinist
Contek are working with a client in the local area of Jacksdale, a family-run firm that was established in 1947. They specialise in large-scale manual milling (up to 10m) and have just expanded capacity to include CNC milling to run alongside their established manual milling services. They provide work to a wide range of customers, and all of the work they undertake requires precision and is fulfilled to a high standard.
The position comes due to a consistent intake of healthy, long-standing contracts, meaning a need for experienced precision engineers... see below for a detailed description of the role package and specification of the machinist required.
The Successful Machinist - Package:
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- £28,000 to £32,000 per annum (OTE - £51,500 per annum)
- Permanent days shift (7am - 3:30pm, Mon - Thurs & 7am - 2:30pm, Fri)
- Overtime available (paid at 1.5x, 11 hours available per week)
- 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays & 1 fixed week)
- Bonuses paid out Monthly AND Yearly
- HEP (holiday enhancement pay)
- Competitive salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Pension advice provided
- Death in service insurance
- Health screening once a year
- Onsite parking available
- Cycle to work scheme available
- All PPE provided (boots, gloves, glasses (prescription too), goggles, ear defenders and more)
- All tooling provided from a rule to precision measuring equipment.
- Overalls provided and washed
- Drinks provided throughout the day at regular times
- A good old Friday morning breakfast cob and a Christmas get together


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The Successful Machinist - Requirements:
- Must be able to operate a 3-axis manual milling machine (experience with larger components is desirable)
- Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering technical drawings
- Must be able to carry out the following operations, including: Milling, Drilling, Boring, and Tapping
- Must have the ability to inspect own components using various hand-held measuring equipment including: DTI Gauges, Verniers, Micrometers, Slips, Depth Gauges
- Overhead Crane Experience is an advantage
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