Manual Machinist
Job in
Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-28
Listing for:
Simply Recruitment Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-28
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary is c £33,400 per annum plus 25 days' holiday and bank holidays, company pension, healthcare etc
If you are a Vertical Borer with webster & bennett experience, this would be preferred but not essential.
About the Manual Machinist role:
This is a hands-on role working with a range of manual machine tools, including lathes, milling machines and drilling equipment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working from technical drawings and producing precision components to tight tolerances.
Key Responsibilities for the Manual Machinist:
* Operating manual lathes, milling machines and drilling equipment
* Working from engineering drawings and written instructions
* Machining components to precise tolerances
* Selecting appropriate tooling and machine settings
* Carrying out own inspection and quality checks
* Using measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and dial indicators
* Following established machine shop, quality and health & safety procedures
* Identifying and resolving machining issues
* Supporting fitting and assembly activities where required
The Ideal Manual Machinist:
* Time-served Manual Machinist or Mechanical Engineering Technician
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification preferred
* Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
* Strong understanding of manual machining processes and tooling
* Experienced using precision measuring equipment
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
* Strong commitment to health and safety
* Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Fitting and assembly experience would be advantageous
How to apply
for the Manual Machinist role:
Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW
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