Skilled Machinist

Location: Gloucestershire

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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