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Machinist - Development & Research

Job in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XH, England, UK
Listing for: Randstad Construction and Property
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 18 GBP Hourly GBP 15.00 18.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Machinist - Development & Research (Contract)
Machinist - Research & Development

Location:

Peterborough

Contract:

12-Month Rolling Contract

Hours:

37 Hours per week (Early finish on Fridays!)

Salary:
Up to £15-18 per hour

Benefits: 33 Days Holiday & Flexible Working Culture

The Opportunity
Are you a skilled Machinist who prefers the variety of Innovation and Prototyping over the repetition of high-volume production?

We are looking for a self-motivated Machinist to join our Research & Development team. In this role, you won't just be "operating a machine"-you will be a vital part of the engineering process, helping to develop the next generation of industrial power and green energy solutions.

The Schedule
Mon - Thu: 07::30

Friday: 07::00 (Finish by lunchtime every week!)

Your Expertise
We are looking for a craftsman who can interpret complex engineering drawings and turn them into precision parts using a mix of manual and CNC equipment.

Technical Essentials:

Manual Machining:
Proven experience with conventional Lathes, Milling, Grinding, and Boring machines.

Precision:
Expert use of measuring equipment (Verniers, Depth Gauges, Thread Gauges).

Blueprint Literacy:
Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.

Digital

Skills:

Proficient with basic PC tasks and Microsoft Office.

Bonus Points (Desirable):

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or a formal Apprenticeship.

Experience with Mazak 5-axis (Mazatrol Smooth X) or Haas ST 10 (Fanuc).

Experience using Feature CAM.

Who You Are
A Problem Solver:
You enjoy the challenge of working on new programs and tight deadlines.

Quality Driven:
You take pride in "Standard Work" and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

A Team Player:
You have a positive attitude toward change and collaborate well with engineers.

Apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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