Precision Machinist

Shift Pattern: Rotating two-shift (15s) system
Hours: 42 hours per week
Salary: Circa 36,500 per annum + shift allowance

Adept is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, high-quality manufacturing client for a Precision Machinist to join their operations team.

This is a senior, skilled machining role requiring a strong background in precision engineering, with responsibility for machine set-up, high-quality output, in-process inspection, and continuous improvement. The role would suit an experienced machinist with both manual and CNC capability, comfortable working to tight tolerances in a safety-critical environment.

• Set up and operate precision machining equipment, including manual and/or CNC machines, to produce components to specification

• Work to tight tolerances, ensuring dimensional accuracy and surface finish requirements are met

• Carry out in-process inspection using appropriate measuring equipment

• Take ownership of quality, safety, and output within the machining area

• Safely handle materials and components using appropriate lifting and handling equipment

• Work flexibly across shifts to support production demand and team requirements

• Contribute to continuous improvement activities, including problem-solving, method improvement, and efficiency initiatives

• Support set-up reduction and best-practice machining methods

• Carry out operator-level machine maintenance, including pre-start checks, lubrication, and clean-down

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping (5S)

• Support and mentor less experienced team members where required

• Complete effective shift handovers, ensuring continuity and quality between shifts

• Time-served or demonstrably experienced Precision Machinist

• Strong background in manual machining, with CNC set-up/operation experience advantageous

• Proven experience machining metal and/or complex alloys

• Confident working to tight tolerances and interpreting engineering drawings

• Strong understanding of quality standards, inspection techniques, and process control

• Positive attitude toward safety, quality, and continuous improvement

• Comfortable taking ownership and accountability in a senior machining role

• Highly reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance

• Detail-oriented with pride in high-quality workmanship

• Team-focused, with a willingness to share knowledge and support others

• Disciplined in applying procedures and engineering standards

• Flexible and resilient, with the ability to work to deadlines and changing priorities

• Circa 36,500 per annum + shift allowance (Circa 40k)

• Rotating (15-shift) pattern

• 42 hours per week

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