Manual Machinist
CV-LibraryBurton-upon-TrentpermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowManual Machinist
Milling, Turning, Grinding
Fitting and CNC Milling are desirable
Engineering Manufacturing Industry
Burton-upon-Trent - DE14 - Day Shifts
Up to £40K Per Annum
Overtime, Enhanced Holiday, Pension
Are you a skilled Manual Machinist with experience on 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: Manual 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 service and 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 Lathes, Grinders and Milling machines for precision machining tasks
- CNC Milling and XYZ machining experience is desirable, but not essential
- 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 £40k 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
Interested? To apply for this Manual Machinist position, here are your two options:
1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call (phone number removed) now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson between 8.30am - 5.30pm.
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know
PPDEL
Milling, Turning, Grinding
Fitting and CNC Milling are desirable
Engineering Manufacturing Industry
Burton-upon-Trent - DE14 - Day Shifts
Up to £40K Per Annum
Overtime, Enhanced Holiday, Pension
Are you a skilled Manual Machinist with experience on 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: Manual 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 service and 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 Lathes, Grinders and Milling machines for precision machining tasks
- CNC Milling and XYZ machining experience is desirable, but not essential
- 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 £40k 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
Interested? To apply for this Manual Machinist position, here are your two options:
1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call (phone number removed) now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson between 8.30am - 5.30pm.
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know
PPDEL