Express Recruitment
Manual Machinist
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About the Role
Express Recruitment is currently working alongside a leading precision manufacturer in Nottingham who provide high-end engineered products to household firms on a global scale.
Due to continued growth and consistent order book, our client is seeking a Manual Machinist for their machine shop department. The successful candidate will possess hands on proficiencies across a wide range of manual milling, turning and grinding machines.
In return, the successful candidate will receive a starting salary of up to £33,500, with the opportunity to earn up to a further £4056 in pay rises after completion of probationary period. Other benefits include paid overtime, annual bonus, access to healthcare cash plans (dental and opticians), regular social events plus career development opportunities to become a Machine Shop Team Leader, whilst training up on CNC machines!
Skills & Experience
- Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer or time served experience
- Demonstratable experience operating manual machinery, including lathes, manual millers/turning machines and surface grinders
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings without supervision
- Willingness to learn, including taking interest in being trained up on CNC lathes
- Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Operate manual lathe & block milling Bridgeport machines
- Operate manual turning machines and surface grinders
- Work closely with the Mechanical Fitters to ensure machine parts are in adherence with Engineering drawings/schematics specifications
- Operate calibration equipment to perform inspects on machined parts, reporting quality defect and tolerance issues to the Workshop Manager
- Train up on Fanuc based CNC lathes (when the opportunity arises)
- Work with a wide range of materials, including sheet metal, aluminium, plastic and steel
- Adhere to strict on-site Health and Safety regulations
About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7. Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you.
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Job Location
Sutton in Ashfield
Salary
£33,500 + Overtime + Bonus Opportunities
Job Type and Hours
- Monday-Thursday (7:30am to 4:30pm)
- Friday (7:30am-12:30pm)
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their resumes to jobs@express-recruitment.co.uk mentioning the Job Title in the subject line. Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.
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