Manual Machinist

Manual Horizontal OR Vertical Borer Setter/Operator – Ashton-under-Lyne

A5 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
Our client is a precision engineering and machining provider, specialising in sub-contract machining of medium-to-heavy components across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, power generation, and offshore industries. They operate from a modern manufacturing facility equipped to handle large and complex workpieces, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and delivery to specification.

We are currently seeking an experienced Manual Horizontal OR Vertical Borer Setter/Operator to join.

Key Responsibilities

* Set and operate manual Horizontal/Vertical boring machines to produce medium-to-heavy workpieces

* Work from customer-issued drawings and specifications

* Perform self-inspections to ensure quality standards are met

* Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping

* Be willing to work overtime as required

Candidate Requirements

* You must have the legal right to work in the UK

* Proven experience operating manual horizontal boring machines or a milling background

* Ability to read and work from technical drawings and specifications

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-inspect

* Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently

Working Hours

Day Shift:

* Pay range: £15.00 – £18.00 per hour (skill dependent)

* Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30

* Friday: 08:00 – 13:00

* Total: 37 paid hours per week

* 30-minute unpaid lunch Monday – Thursday; no lunch Friday

* Expected minimum of 11 hours overtime per week

* Overtime: T+1/3 (Sunday: T+1/2)

Night Shift:

* Pay range: £19.95 – £23.94 per hour (skill dependent)

* Monday – Thursday: 18:00 – 06:00 (4 x 12-hour shifts)

* Paid lunch break included

* Overtime available Friday after 13:00, Saturday, and Sunday

* Overtime: T+1/2

Compensation

* Company pension: total contribution 8% (5% employee, 3% employer)

* Health & Safety bonus: £250 every 6 months for qualifying employees

Benefits

* Work in a modern facility with experienced team members

* Opportunity to work on a variety of industrial projects

* Structured overtime opportunities and clear career progression paths

No fees are charged to candidates at any stage of the recruitment process
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed