Machine Shop Operative

Our client is an established manufacturer based in Brackley, known for producing quality work and maintaining a practical, hands-on working environment. Due to continued work within the machine shop, they are now looking to appoint an additional Machine Shop Operative to further support their existing team.

The Machine Shop Operative Role:

As a Machine Shop Operative, you will be working hands-on with machinery, tools and materials on a daily basis. The role will primarily involve drilling, CNC 3-axis and sawing operations, working accurately and consistently to the standards expected within the team.

Training can be provided to broaden your skills, so applicants with general machining, tools or workshop experience can be supported to develop CNC experience, while those with CNC exposure can also gain wider hands-on machine shop experience.

Applicants should be confident using hand tools, comfortable in a practical working environment and willing to learn, with a careful and methodical approach to their work.

Machine Shop Operative - Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out drilling, CNC 3-axis and sawing operations
• Using overhead machinery safely and accurately
• Handling and preparing materials as required
• Working accurately and consistently to specification
• Supporting the wider machine shop team as needed
• Following safe working practices at all times
• Maintaining a tidy and organised working environment

What our client is looking for in their Machine Shop Operative role:

• Some practical experience working with tools, machinery or in a workshop environment
• CNC experience would be useful, although training can be provided
• A hands-on, capable approach
• Good attention to detail
• Reliability and punctuality
• A willingness to learn and support the team
• Confidence working in a small, practical manufacturing environment

Machine Shop Operative Hours and Package:

• Monday to Thursday: 8.00am - 5.00pm, Friday: 8.00am - 2.30pm
• Half an hour unpaid lunch each day
• Salary up to £27,995 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual pay review, usually around September / October

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and would like to join an established local manufacturing business in Brackley.