Job Description
Skilled Machinist
- Bradford
- £43,430 (Including Shift Allowance)
- Monday to Friday Rotating Shifts
The Company
We are recruiting for a Skilled Machinist to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business operating within a modern, high-precision production environment.
This is a structured site with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and team collaboration, producing critical components within a fast-paced setting.
The Role
Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for setting and operating machining equipment within a designated production cell.
Working as part of a team, you will ensure machines are set correctly, running efficiently, and meeting production and quality targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate machining equipment for both yourself and other operators within the cell
- Carry out machining operations to meet production output and delivery targets
- Identify and report tooling or equipment issues promptly
- Maintain optimal machine performance and efficiency during production
- Ensure consistent adherence to quality standards and procedures
- Support 5S and TPM standards to maintain a clean and organised working environment
- Assist in reducing scrap and rework through collaboration with quality teams
- Work closely with manufacturing and maintenance teams to improve processes
- Support and mentor apprentices and less experienced team members
- Maintain a professional and proactive approach to work at all times
- Follow all health & safety procedures and respond to any risks or hazards
About You
- Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification preferred
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a machining or manufacturing environment
- Experience with CNC machining or similar production machinery
- Strong setting and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills with the ability to work across departments
- Ability to support training and development of others
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
What s On Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Regular overtime opportunities
- Stable Monday to Friday working pattern
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Long-term career progression within a structured manufacturing business
Apply now or contact Tom at Winsearch for a confidential chat about the role.
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
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