Mechanical Machinist

Overview

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The Workshop Machinist is a hands-on role within the field of mechanical engineering, working either on-site or within our workshop. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical work while ensuring full compliance with company policies on health & safety, quality assurance, and environmental standards.

• Consistently wear and maintain appropriate PPE while on-site and in the workshop.
• Demonstrate and promote the four core values and strong safety culture.
• Receive and execute on-site assignments from Project Managers, working in line with the relevant Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Safe Working Procedures.
• Carry out tasks only within the scope of valid certifications and approved qualifications.
• Comply with all client-specific working practices, site rules, and health & safety documentation while on-site.
• When using hazardous substances, consult the company's COSHH data sheets to ensure safe handling and usage.
• Perform workshop-based tasks as assigned by Project Managers, following established safety procedures.
• Complete other ad hoc duties as reasonably assigned by Project Managers.

Essential
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• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Machining, or a related discipline
• Proven experience as a workshop machinist or mechanical fitter
• Competent in the use of lathes, milling machines, grinders, and general machining equipment
• Valid certifications for operating lifting equipment, abrasive wheels, and other relevant machinery
• Up-to-date training and certifications aligned with health and safety standards (e.g., CSCS, CCNSG, or equivalent)

Desirable
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• Experience working in industrial or heavy engineering environments
• Familiarity with CAD drawings and technical specifications
• Welding or fabrication experience
• Forklift or overhead crane certification

Utilisation of own vehicles to travel to and from our Dover Workshop (CT17).

Use of personal tools is required. Job-specific tools will be provided by the company and must be signed for and treated as company assets.

• Standard rate: £17.77 per hour
• Overtime rates: (ONLY WHEN REQUIRED)
• Weekdays after 6:00 PM - 1.5x
• Saturdays - 1.5x all day
• Sundays - 2x all day

• Seniority level
  :
  Entry level
• Employment type
  :
  Full-time
• Job function
  :
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
  :
  Technology, Information and Internet

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