Location: Knottingley | Salary: Circa £40,000 | Days | Permanent
An established heavy engineering business in the Knottingley area is looking to add an experienced Manual Machinist to its specialist workshop team.
This is a great opportunity for a Manual Machinist who enjoys traditional machining, varied engineering work and working with established machinery, rather than repetitive production.
The role:
Setting and operating manual lathes and milling machines
Carrying out general manual machining and engineering work
Machining valve plugs and similar components
Turning components typically around 200–300mm diameter
Independently setting jobs and producing accurate components
Working alongside highly experienced machinists across a varied workshop
The workshop includes a range of traditional and specialist equipment, including Dean Smith & Grace lathes and Webster & Bennett borers, alongside larger engineering machinery.
What we're looking for:
Previous experience as a Manual Machinist
Strong manual turning experience
Manual milling experience
Good all-round traditional machining knowledge
Ability to independently set and machine jobs
Experience with Dean Smith & Grace or Webster & Bennett machinery would be advantageous
You don't need to be an expert on every machine. The key requirement is solid, practical manual machining experience and the ability to confidently handle general workshop machining.
What's on offer:
Permanent, long-term employment
Established and specialist engineering workshop
Varied machining rather than repetitive production
Opportunity to work alongside experienced machinists
Exposure to a wide range of traditional machine tools
A role where genuine manual machining skills are valued
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am–1:00pm
If you're an experienced Manual Machinist looking for a stable position where you can put your traditional machining skills to good use, this could be a great next move for a skilled Manual Machinist.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £40000.00 per year