We have a vacancy for a versatile and experienced Machinist / Fitter to work with us on the manufacturing of special purpose machinery and other bespoke engineering projects! Your job will involve working from technical drawings to manufacture parts for a wide range of machinery and equipment. This will primarily consist of turning, milling, and grinding on the machinist side of things; as well as assisting on constructing sub-assemblies & finished machines. We’re an OEM, so you’ll get the chance to work independently and as a valued team member on unique equipment and machinery, as well as contribute on R & D projects.
What we do:
We excel at providing a complete design and engineering solution service. We’ve worked with our clients of all sizes on over 2000 successful projects since 1970. Our work primarily falls into the following categories: Special Purpose Machinery: Process automation, Testing and inspection equipment, Motor show displays, Industrial production lines, Jigs & fixtures, Powder Sieves & material handling systems, One-off machines. Research & Development: Concept invention, design, and validation; Full proof-of-concept prototyping.
Repairs & Servicing: modifications and performance optimisation, part sourcing, legacy part creation. Our customers, many of which are leaders in their field, come from industry sectors such as: Brewing, Automotive, Motorsport, Aerospace, Rail, Transportation, Civil, Construction, Gas & Fuel, Battery Manufacturing, Food, Agriculture, Laboratory, Environmental, Education, and Healthcare.
What you’ll be doing:
Working from technical drawings to manufacture parts, and ensuring all is done in a safe and effective manner.
Assisting with machine fitting and assembly.
Using your engineering knowledge and technical insight to problem solve and fault find. Potentially installing machines on customer sites with the mechanical team, as well as undertaking service and repair work when necessary.
If you are excited by this opportunity, you believe you can contribute to the success of our projects, we want to hear from you!
Experienced in manual machining (turning, milling, grinding), able to use manual lathes and millers.
Ability to read and work from schematics and technical drawings.
Comfortable working with fellow engineers on projects and tasks, and working alone.
Competent in the realms of time management, planning and prioritisation. Hardworking and professional, easy-going and friendly, self-motivated and you take pride in your work.
Any CNC milling machine experience would be ideal. Any welding / fabrication or electrical experience
Forklift licence.
Interested in design, engineering,
Benefits: Full time, permanent Salary: competitive and depending on experience 20 days holiday increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown. Company pension
Bonus
Future training opportunities & career progression
On-site parking Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00, Friday 07:30 – 13:00 (early finish Fridays)
Be part of a small, growing, relaxed company that does interesting and innovative work; where you can make a difference, have a say, influence, and directly help the company expand