Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bury
Salary:Up to £21.00 per hour DOE (depending on experience and skill level)
Working Hours
4-Day Working Week
Monday to Thursday: 6:00am – 3:30pm
Paid for 39 hours per week.
Employees can either take their paid 15-minute tea break each day or work through it.
Friday overtime available until 12:00pm, paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.
Additional overtime is available and paid at 1.5x.
The Company
Based in Bury, our client is a well-established precision engineering company specialising in the manufacture of high-quality, one-off bespoke machined components for a wide range of industries. They are known for investing in modern machinery, maintaining exceptionally high quality standards and providing a stable, supportive working environment with opportunities to work on varied and technically challenging projects.
Key Responsibilities
Programme, set and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls.
Machine one-off bespoke components, including large fabricated and framework parts up to 4–5 metres in length.
Read and interpret engineering drawings.
Produce high-quality precision components to fine tolerances.
Inspect finished components using standard measuring equipment.
Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
Work independently and collaboratively within the engineering team.
Support production requirements, including overtime when required.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls.
The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience machining one-off bespoke components and large fabrications is highly desirable.
Experience using standard inspection equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges.
A strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
Good organisational and time management skills.
A reliable, professional and self-motivated attitude.
An engineering apprenticeship is desirable, although relevant experience is the overriding factor.
Benefits
Excellent rates of pay – up to £21.00 per hour for highly skilled candidates.
Permanent, full-time position.
4-day working week (Monday to Thursday).
Paid 39-hour week.
Overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.
33 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
Free on-site parking.
On-site canteen facilities.
WHAT NEXT?
Have you the experience? The company welcomes a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment, and the people you will work with!
If you would like to speak to someone about booking a site visit, please contact Antony Brunn on (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed)
Immediate starts are available!
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Salary description
£36000.00 - £40000.00 per year