Role: Machine Operative Location: Mildenhall Pay: £13.00 - £15.00 p/hour Hours: Monday to Friday during the training period (08:00-17:00, approx. 2-6 weeks), then Sunday to Tuesday 06:00-18:00, plus every other Wednesday Start Date: Immediate Contract: This is a permanent role subject to a successful 3-month temporary probation period A reputable and long-standing manufacturing business in Mildenhall is expanding its workshop team and seeking an experienced Lathe Operator. This role plays a key part in producing high-quality components within a busy production environment. Offering consistent hours and the opportunity to move into a permanent position, it provides stability and long-term prospects for the right candidate. Well suited to someone with previous lathe or machining experience, this position offers the chance to develop within a structured and supportive manufacturing setting What We're Looking For: Previous lathe experience isn't essential but desirable Comfortable working with machinery in a manufacturing environment Reliable, hands-on, and safety-conscious Willingness to learn and develop skills furtherDuties Include: Operating lathe and production machinery Carrying out machine start-up and shut-down procedures Monitoring quality and reporting any issues Assisting with tooling changes and machine adjustments Performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting Keeping the work area clean, o...