Manual Machinist in Leyland, Lancashire

Manual Machinist

This is a permanent role, based in Leyland, working with a leading automotive testing company.

Role & Responsibilities

The right candidate will liaise and work with engineering staff to manufacture parts as required to support the Test Departments using the various manual machines within the shop:

• Milling machine
• Jig borer
• Centre lathe
• Capstan lathe
• Surface and tool grinders

You will be required to work flexibly to provide technician support to the test departments as required.
Ensure all Health & Safety and quality procedures are adhered to
Ordering of stock
Develop initiatives to reduce waste and optimise efficiency
Day-to-day housekeeping and maintenance of the Machine Shop
Provides basic level of facility breakdown diagnostics and resolution

Qualifications required
Time-served machinist or similar

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate is required to have manual handling experience (up to 25kg maximum)
Activities will include bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity

Skills

• Basic PC skills.
• Good organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly motivated team player
• Represents high company standards
• Customer focused

This is a standard day shift, working 37 hours per week over 4.5 days.

Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.