CNC Manual Machinist

Manual Room Operative

Location:

Brixworth, Northamptonshire

Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Shifts:

Day Shift, Monday – Friday

EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for an experienced Manual Room Operative to join our client, a world‑class motor sport and powertrain engineering business, on a permanent basis. With new projects and forecasted high throughput in manufacturing, this is an excellent time to join a business that is highly invested in technology, at the forefront of engineering developments, and with a genuine family feel where everyone knows your name.

All applicants must already hold the right to work in the United Kingdom.

• £35,000 - £40,000 salary dependent on experience
• Performance‑related bonus
• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Generous non‑contributory pension scheme
• Private medical health scheme
• Life assurance
• Salary exchange car scheme
• Company‑wide team events and activities
• Free on‑site parking with easy access to local shops, cafes and buses

• Setting and operating manual machine tools and NC machine tools (mill and lathe) to a high standard
• Working to tight engineering tolerances on precision components
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
• Creating methods of manufacture and supporting process documentation
• Operating XYZ machine controls
• Training apprentices and creating and managing training plans
• Working both independently and as part of a wider manufacturing team
• Supporting continuous improvement and high throughput manufacturing targets

• Minimum 5 years’ experience setting and operating manual machine tools and NC machine tools (mill and lathe)
• Apprentice trained
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience with XYZ machine controls
• Ability to create methods of manufacture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook)
• Logical approach to problem solving with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to train apprentices and manage training plans
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and within a team
• Must already hold the right to work in the United Kingdom

• Experience working to AS9100 or ISO
  9001 quality standards
• Grinding experience
• Background in Automotive or Aerospace precision manufacturing

For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Harry Merrell at EMBS Engineering.