Manual Machinist

Location: Hailsham, East Sussex, UK

Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manual Machinist to join a well‑established precision engineering and manufacturing business.

This role will involve operating manual lathes and mills to manufacture high‑quality metal components to extremely tight tolerances within a fast‑paced machine shop environment.

You will be working from engineering drawings, carrying out basic inspection activities, and ensuring all components are produced to the highest quality standards.

Working Hours

• Full‑time permanent position
• Flexible shifts within opening hours Monday to Thursday
• Early finish on Fridays
• No weekend work

Qualifications

• Time‑served experience operating manual lathes and mills within a manufacturing or machine shop environment

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience operating manual lathes and mills
• Ability to work to very tight tolerances
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience machining metal components within a precision engineering environment
• Good knowledge of measuring equipment including verniers and micrometers
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Good understanding of health and safety within a machine shop environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working within a machine shop or precision engineering environment

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