Manual Machinist

Position: Manual Machinist (Permanent)
We’re excited to be supporting a leading ventilation and ducting manufacturer with an exciting engineering hire. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team that supplies high-quality ventilation solutions used nationwide and internationally, driven by innovation, sustainability, and customer excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Manual Machinist / Workshop Engineer to play a key role in supporting both workshop and maintenance engineering activities across the production facility.

This is a hands-on position where no two days are the same, you’ll be involved in machining, general engineering support, and preventative/reactive maintenance to keep equipment running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

* Operate manual lathes and manual milling machines to manufacture precision components

* Support workshop engineering tasks including fabrication and modification of parts

* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment and plant

* Diagnose mechanical issues and deliver effective repairs in a timely manner

* Work alongside the engineering team to improve processes and machine uptime

* Ensure workshop and machine safety standards are upheld at all times

Essential Skills & Experience

* Proven experience as a Manual Machinist, with competent use of manual lathes and manual mills

* Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in maintenance engineering

* Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances

* Practical workshop skills including fitting, fabrication, and problem solving

* Good organisational skills and a proactive attitude

What’s on Offer

* A varied role combining machining and maintenance work

* Opportunity to work within a well-established UK manufacturer

* Supportive work environment with a focus on quality and sustainability

* Ongoing training and professional development