A5 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Our client is a precision engineering and machining provider, specialising in sub-contract machining of medium-to-heavy components across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, power generation, and offshore industries. They operate from a modern manufacturing facility equipped to handle large and complex workpieces, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and delivery to specification.
We are currently seeking an experienced Manual Horizontal OR Vertical Borer Setter/Operator to join.
Key Responsibilities
* Set and operate manual Horizontal/Vertical boring machines to produce medium-to-heavy workpieces
* Work from customer-issued drawings and specifications
* Perform self-inspections to ensure quality standards are met
* Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping
* Be willing to work overtime as required
Candidate Requirements
* You must have the legal right to work in the UK
* Proven experience operating manual horizontal boring machines or a milling background
* Ability to read and work from technical drawings and specifications
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-inspect
* Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently
Working Hours
Day Shift:
* Pay range: £15.00 – £18.00 per hour (skill dependent)
* Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
* Friday: 08:00 – 13:00
* Total: 37 paid hours per week
* 30-minute unpaid lunch Monday – Thursday; no lunch Friday
* Expected minimum of 11 hours overtime per week
* Overtime: T+1/3 (Sunday: T+1/2)
Night Shift:
* Pay range: £19.95 – £23.94 per hour (skill dependent)
* Monday – Thursday: 18:00 – 06:00 (4 x 12-hour shifts)
* Paid lunch break included
* Overtime available Friday after 13:00, Saturday, and Sunday
* Overtime: T+1/2
Compensation
* Company pension: total contribution 8% (5% employee, 3% employer)
* Health & Safety bonus: £250 every 6 months for qualifying employees
Benefits
* Work in a modern facility with experienced team members
* Opportunity to work on a variety of industrial projects
* Structured overtime opportunities and clear career progression paths
No fees are charged to candidates at any stage of the recruitment process
Salary description
£38860.00 - £59754.00 per year