Manual & CNC Machinist – Engineering Services
Coleford Service Centre | 38 hours/week | Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits | Overtime
Are you a time-served machinist with strong manual turning experience and a passion for precision engineering? Join our Coleford Engineering Services Division as a key member of our machining team, where your expertise will directly contribute to servicing and restoring vital rotating equipment components.
About the Role:
As a Manual & CNC Machinist, you’ll work hands-on with a variety of machinery to manufacture and refurbish pump components for a wide customer base. You’ll read technical drawings, reverse-engineer worn parts, and ensure all components meet design tolerances.
You'll primarily work on a manual centre lathe, turning shafts, sleeves, spacers, and machining cast parts such as impellers, bearing housings, and casings. Additionally, you'll use a CNC lathe (SWED 12), milling machines, vertical borers, and other workshop tools.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manual turning of pump components (shafts, sleeves, spacers, etc.)
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Machining of cast parts to drawing (e.g., impellers, casings)
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Operating CNC lathes and milling machines
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Using vertical borers, slotting machines, and balancing equipment
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Reverse-engineering worn parts using precision measurement
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Working to engineering tolerances with high attention to detail
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Supporting workshop fitting and occasional on-site work
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Maintaining exceptional standards of safety, cleanliness, and professionalism
What We're Looking For:
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Time-served Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent (NVQ Level 3 or higher)
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Strong experience using manual lathes, drills, mills, and other shop machinery
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Proven ability to read and work from engineering drawings
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Confident in using measuring equipment and machining to tight tolerances
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Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical, organised approach
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Full UK driving licence
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Able to work independently and as part of a team
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable Attributes:
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Experience with rotating equipment and component balancing
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Flexible and adaptable, with a hands-on, proactive attitude
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Self-motivated with good stamina and persistence
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Committed to high-quality workmanship and service delivery
Working Environment:
This is a workshop-based role with occasional site work required. All PPE will be provided. You’ll work in a professional, well-equipped environment that supports personal development and technical excellence