Toolroom Machinist

Company: Precision People
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Location: Burton upon Trent
Job Description:

Toolroom Machinist

Manual Milling and Turning

Engineering Manufacturing Industry

Burton-upon-Trent – DE14 – Day Shifts

Up to £45K Per Annum

Overtime, Enhanced Holiday, Pension

Are you a skilled Manual Machinist with experience on a variety of machines, such as Mills, Lathes and Grinders, and looking for a senior role within a growing team? If yes, read on….

My client is an established engineering manufacturing firm based in Burton-upon-Trent and commutable from Derby, Lichfield, Nottingham, Tamworth, Stafford, Loughborough and Leicester. They are currently looking for a skilled Manual Machinist to join their team.

The Role: Toolroom Machinist

  • Manual Turning, Manual Milling and Manual Grinding, to help produce parts for special-purpose machinery
  • Working from technical drawings to manufacture parts, and ensuring all is done in a safe and effective manner
  • Basic CNC machine operating
  • Assisting with machine fitting and assembly
  • Using your engineering knowledge and technical insight to problem solve and fault find
  • Potentially installing machines on customer sites with the mechanical team, as well as undertaking serviceand repair work when necessary
  • Adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organised workshop environment

Minimum Skills / Experience Required: Manual Machinist

  • Proven experience with Manual Machining (Turning, Milling, Grinding)
  • Skilled in operating Manual Machines, such as Lathes, Grinders and Mills
  • Some CNC Milling or XYZ is desirable
  • Mechanical assembly and fitting, or an interest in this area, are highly desirable
  • Ability to read and work from schematics and technical drawings
  • Comfortable working with fellow engineers on projects and tasks, and working alone
  • Competent in the realms of time management, planning and prioritisation
  • Hardworking and professional, easy-going and friendly, self-motivated, and you take pride in your work
  • Knowledge of and adherence to health and safety standards in an engineering environment

The Package: Manual Machinist / Fitter

  • Up to £45k per annum
  • Annual bonus (discretionary)
  • Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00, Friday 07:30 – 13:00
  • Overtime available at x1.5
  • 28 days holiday plus Xmas
  • Pension scheme

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Posted: July 8th, 2026