Description:
Skilled Machinist - Manual Lathe
Pay: £16.00-£19.00 per hour (DOE)
Location: Abingdon
Hours: 37 per week + occasional overtime
Job Type: Full‑time
My client is a global leader in high‑specification, low‑temperature engineering equipment. They are expanding their workshop team and looking for a Skilled Machinist with strong manual lathe experience and a willingness to learn larger machines such as Binns & Berry and horizontal borers.
What You'll Be Doing
Manual lathe machining to produce precision components to tight tolerances Reading engineering drawings and working accurately to specification Performing turning, boring, trepanning, roughing and finishing operations Working with stainless steel, alloys, brass, copper and plastics Routine maintenance of machinery and tools Supporting wider fabrication and assembly tasks Maintaining a safe, clean, organised work environment Working independently and as part of a small, skilled teamWhat They Are Looking For
Time‑served apprentice preferred Minimum 3 years machining experience Strong understanding of engineering drawings Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, reliable Able to work efficiently alone and collaboratively Willing to learn and operate larger workshop machines Must attend our Abingdon site for interview and trade testWorking Hours
Mon-Thurs: 07:30-16:00 or 08:00-16:30, Fri: 07:30-12:30 or 08:00-13:00 Overtime available depending on customer demand.Benefits
Company pension Cycle‑to‑work scheme Free on‑site parkingIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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