Skilled Machinist

Machinist

 Competitive Salary | Permanent

Are you an experienced Machinist with strong conventional machining skills and experience working with engineering drawings?

We are recruiting for an experienced Machinist to join a well-established engineering business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled, time-served engineer who enjoys precision machining and working with a wide range of components and rotating equipment.

The Role

You will be responsible for machining new and used components to precise engineering tolerances, primarily using manual centre lathes, alongside other workshop machinery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operating manual centre lathes to manufacture shafts, sleeves, spacers and similar components

Machining cast components such as impellers, bearing housings and pump casings

Using CNC lathes where required

General milling, including keyways and slots

Operating slotting machinery and vertical borers

Machining valve bodies, pump bowls and pump casings

Balancing and machining impellers

Removing and replacing case wear rings and bushes

Measuring components accurately and working to engineering drawings and design tolerances

Reverse engineering worn or damaged components using measurements and engineering principles

Supporting workshop fitting and occasional site activities

Working closely with colleagues to deliver a high-quality service to customers

Maintaining excellent housekeeping and workshop standards

Following all health and safety procedures and company policies

About You

We are looking for an experienced Machinist who has:

A time-served craft apprenticeship or equivalent machine shop training

Strong experience using conventional lathes, drills and milling machines

Experience machining components accurately to engineering drawings

Confidence using a range of measuring equipment

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge or experience of rotating equipment, ideally pumps

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail

An organised and methodical approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

The ability to work independently and use your own initiative

A full, valid driving licence

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary depending on experience

Permanent position with a well-established engineering business

38-hour working week

Varied and technically interesting machining work

Opportunity to work on new and refurbished components

Supportive and professional workshop environment

Potential for occasional site-based work

Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist engineering environment

If you are a skilled Machinist looking for a new challenge where your experience and technical ability will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

All applications are treated in confidence.

Please send your CV to

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