Technical Support Operative

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 work pieces 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