Machinist

Machinist

c.£30-32k (possible negotiation for exceptional candidates!)

Gillingham

Mon-Fri 40 hours a week, early finish on Friday, and flexibility between a 7am or 7.30am start!

PLEASE NOTE, I CANNOT CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT HAVE PERMANENT RTW IN THE UK FOR THIS ROLE - APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering professional to join a leading manufacturing company with a great reputation!

Based in a workshop environment, you will be maintaining and operating a range of machinery, with duties to include:

• Using production machines to manufacture quality parts
• Precision machining/engineering
• Fault-finding using root cause analysis
• Working collaboratively with maintenance, factory management and other production staff
• Resolving technical problems and issues
• Working safely in adherence with policies and procedures
• Any other duties as required

You will have:

• Solid experience in relevant machine setting and operation roles within manufacturing environments
• A strong underpinning knowledge of mechanical engineering
• Experience fault-finding and basic maintenance of production machines
• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Excellent communication skills

The best candidates will also have:

• A qualification in mechanical engineering or similar

Why would you want to work here?!

• Stable, long-term employment
• Reputable, long-standing organisation with global reach
• Opportunities to progress
• Autonomy to solve problems
• Fantastic team, working with likeminded people
• Great working hours with an early finish EVERY Friday
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Overtime available

This is a great role working in a busy workshop environment amongst likeminded Machinists.

You will be offered a competitive salary, great working hours and the opportunity to earn more through overtime, as well as up-skill through further training.

Please apply online by sending an up-to-date CV!

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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