Shift Pattern: Rotating two-shift (15s) system
Hours: 42 hours per week
Salary: Circa £36,500 per annum + shift allowance
The Role
Adept is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, high-quality manufacturing client for a Precision Machinist to join their operations team.
This is a senior, skilled machining role requiring a strong background in precision engineering, with responsibility for machine set-up, high-quality output, in-process inspection, and continuous improvement. The role would suit an experienced machinist with both manual and CNC capability, comfortable working to tight tolerances in a safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate precision machining equipment, including manual and/or CNC machines, to produce components to specification
Work to tight tolerances, ensuring dimensional accuracy and surface finish requirements are met
Carry out in-process inspection using appropriate measuring equipment
Take ownership of quality, safety, and output within the machining area
Safely handle materials and components using appropriate lifting and handling equipment
Work flexibly across shifts to support production demand and team requirements
Contribute to continuous improvement activities, including problem-solving, method improvement, and efficiency initiatives
Support set-up reduction and best-practice machining methods
Carry out operator-level machine maintenance, including pre-start checks, lubrication, and clean-down
Maintain high standards of housekeeping (5S)
Support and mentor less experienced team members where required
Complete effective shift handovers, ensuring continuity and quality between shifts
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Time-served or demonstrably experienced Precision Machinist
Strong background in manual machining, with CNC set-up/operation experience advantageous
Proven experience machining metal and/or complex alloys
Confident working to tight tolerances and interpreting engineering drawings
Strong understanding of quality standards, inspection techniques, and process control
Positive attitude toward safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Comfortable taking ownership and accountability in a senior machining role
Personal Attributes
Highly reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance
Detail-oriented with pride in high-quality workmanship
Team-focused, with a willingness to share knowledge and support others
Disciplined in applying procedures and engineering standards
Flexible and resilient, with the ability to work to deadlines and changing priorities
Salary & Shift Pattern
Circa £36,500 per annum + shift allowance (Circa £40k)
Rotating (15-shift) pattern
42 hours per week
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