Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist

Bristol

£35,000 to £40,000 DOE + 33 days holiday (including bank) + Overtime Opportunities at enhanced rates

Monday to Friday. Early Finish Friday.

Our client is a long-established UK precision engineering firm with over a century of expertise in high-accuracy gears and transmission systems. They ve built a strong reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and reliability across industries such as aerospace, defence, energy, and transport.

We re looking for a skilled Turner / Machinist who s confident working with steel and other materials in a precision environment. In this hands-on role, you ll be responsible for turning and milling operations, producing high-quality components to tight tolerances. You ll be working on manual machines (and semi-manual milling as required) within a busy, fast-paced workshop where attention to detail and pride in your work really matter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate turning machines and milling machines to precision steel components.
• Interpret drawings & machining specifications, set up work, select tooling and perform machining operations.
• Ensure work meets required dimensions, surface finish and quality standards.
• Monitor work for accuracy and make adjustments as needed.
• Support other machining tasks as required to meet production demands.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workspace; adhere to company quality and safety protocols.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Turner / Machinist working with steel and precision components.
• Skilled in manual turning and milling operations (setting up, tooling, working to tight tolerances).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and machining specifications.
• A strong attention to detail, pride in workmanship and commitment to quality.
• Able to work under pressure to meet production schedules.
• Team-player, reliable, self-motivated and adaptable.

Client does not offer sponsorships.

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