Manual Machinist
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Position Overview & Specifications
A rare opportunity has has led to a requirement for a Manual Turner with good experience of manual/conventional (non-CNC) Turning and Milling machines to join my client. Additional experience of CNC machining would be an advantage.
Duties:
Manufacture and repair of parts, using manual (non-CNC) lathes, milling & boring machines.
Experience working on Colchester Lathes advantageous.
Overtime available
Candidate must be able to read engineering drawings. Machine to tight tolerances and will be working as a team member amongst experienced machinists established for many years.
PPE Supplied
The company offer a competitive hourly rate of between £16.00 per hour for 39 hours per week with additional hours paid at £24 per hour.
If you are a resourceful, time-served mechanical engineering machinist who thrives on a varied workload, are keen to develop your skills, and are fully trained and experienced on Turning and Milling machines, We'd like to hear from you.
Benefits
Sociable working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-4.30pm Friday 8am – 3.30pm
24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Automatic pension scheme after 3 months probation
Bridge Crossing Toll covered – if needed to travel to work and back
Five minutes drive from the Mersey Gateway Bridge.
This is a temp-to-perm role with candidates looking to transfer over to a permanent contract after 12 weeks.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £16.00-£24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 09/05/2023
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 (£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: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manual Machinist roles across Proactive Personnel'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 Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
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 £16 - £24 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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