Position: Machinist
📍 Location: Billingham
💷 Pay Rates:
Induction Rate: £13.09 per hour
Days (06:00 - 14:00): £15.18 per hour
Nights (20:45 - 06:00): £17.02 per hour
🕒 Shifts: 2-shift rotation (Days & Nights)
📄 Contract Type: Temporary to PermanentStafforce is recruiting on behalf of a well-established client for a skilled and detail-oriented Machinist to join their production team in Billingham. This is an excellent opportunity for long-term work, with the chance to secure a permanent position after a successful temporary period.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
Precision Machining: Operate machinery to produce components to tight tolerances and engineering specifications.
Component Handling: Use overhead cranes safely to transport and position materials.
Weld Dressing (if required): Finish and clean welded areas for both functional and visual quality.
Machine Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks and keep your work area clean and orderly.
Quality Control: Inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools and verify against technical drawings.
Health & Safety: Always follow safety protocols and wear the correct PPE.
✅ Requirements:
Experience:
Background in a machining role, ideally in a heavy or precision engineering environment.
Skills & Competencies:
Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
Confident with precision measuring instruments
Overhead crane experience (certification preferred)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Good understanding of health and safety in the workplace
🚀 Progression Opportunity:
This is a temporary-to-permanent role. Candidates who demonstrate reliability, skill, and a strong work ethic will be offered a permanent position with the company.
Ready to take your machining skills further in a stable, long-term role?
Apply today and join a trusted team in a supportive work environment.
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About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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