Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist Fitter & Turner. Full-Time | Permanent | Days. Salary up to £30,000 per annum. Immediate start available.

You will be responsible for machining, assembling, testing, and maintaining mechanical and hydraulic components, working to drawings and specifications in a workshop environment.

• Manual machining using lathes, milling machines, large pedestal drilling machines, and a range of electric hand tools
• Drilling and tapping holes to SAE specifications
• Milling housings to suit component fitting
• Dismantling, assembling, and testing hydraulic gear pumps, motors, and flow dividers
• Fault finding and assessing component failures using a dedicated test bench
• Machining ports into cast iron housings in line with engineering drawings
• Carrying out routine machine care and basic maintenance to ensure equipment operates correctly
• Assisting with other workshop duties when required
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area, including a weekly clean-down

• Proven experience in manual machining
• Strong knowledge of lathes, milling machines, and drilling equipment
• Experience working with hydraulic gear pumps, motors, or similar assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• A practical, flexible attitude and willingness to support colleagues when needed
• A strong focus on quality, safety, and reliability

• 40.6 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
• Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
• Overtime available when required:
• Weekday evenings: 2 hours at 1.333x
• Saturdays: 5 hours at 1.5x

• Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 20 days annual leave, plus all bank holidays
• Secure, permanent employment in a stable engineering environment