Workshop Lead

Workshop Machinist

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £36,050 per annum

Full-Time Role

Do you have experience within a machine shop or engineering workshop and enjoy producing quality work?

Looking to develop your skills within an international business supporting industries including aerospace, electronics and medical research?

Aspion Search is recruiting for a Senior Operations Team Member to join an established business in Huntingdon.

Working within the workshop team, you will use conventional machine shop equipment to manufacture products to customer specifications. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys variety and is keen to develop further skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate workshop equipment, including bandsaws, lathes, vertical mills and guillotines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches and production sheets.
• Select the correct materials and manufacture items to the required specifications, keeping waste to a minimum.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality and customer requirements.
• Complete job documentation and update stock management systems accurately.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and organised workshop, following safety procedures.
• Support the training of new and existing team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and safety.
• Support the wider production team to ensure customer orders are completed on time.

Skills & Experience:

• Engineering or machine shop experience and/or a relevant qualification.
• Experience using conventional workshop equipment.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and follow technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Care and patience when handling fragile or delicate materials.
• Confidence using computer systems.
• A positive, proactive approach and strong teamwork skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn across the wider production environment.
• Knowledge of metals, polymers or ceramics would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• 22 days’ annual leave, rising to 25.
• Company-funded private healthcare.
• Company pension with a 5% employer contribution.
• Critical illness and life assurance cover.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking and complimentary refreshments.
• Company social events throughout the year.

If you’re looking for a varied purchasing role where you can make an impact and develop within an established manufacturing business, apply today with your CV.

To contact me directly:

Jasmine Williams | Commercial Director

07736 292745

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