Machinist
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Block Automotive are the Worldβs leading light in the design and construction of Vocational Training Equipment specialising in the Automotive, Agricultural, and Marine. The TEAM assemble are focused, highly talented and immensely proud of what they do.
We are seeking an enthusiastic skilled and experienced time-served Motor Vehicle Mechanic for immediate start at our Kessingland works within our expanding Automotive Vocational Training Construction Departments. You will be able to use all your experience in a unique environment working with petrol, diesel, electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicle technology producing unique products, for the educational space.
The Role
Machinist / Miller / Turner with relevant production experience in a machining environment, who is reliable, driven and has the working ethic to solve problems is required for a well-established, precision engineering environment, based in Kessingland, Suffolk.
The Machinist / Miller / Turner will have the ability to produce quality machined parts, in line with the companyβs high standards
The successful candidate must be able to:
- Read drawings
- Calculate cutting speeds and feeds
- Carry out milling operations β’ Carry out turning operations
- Be able to work autonomously
- Work to customer specifications Any experience of programming CNC lathes / milling machines would be beneficial but is not a required.
Hours of Work
Working 40 hours per week Monday - Friday
22 days holiday plus bank holiday.
We also offer attractive rates of pay for hours worked based on experience, plus an abundance of overtime available to the successful applicant.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- LOWESTOFT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 28/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Machinist roles across Block Automotive Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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