At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a supportive team to produce high-quality precision components and operate specialist machinery.
- Company: Established precision engineering company in Taunton with a focus on quality and workforce development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, full training, and a friendly work environment.
- Other info: Immediate start available; perfect for those pursuing an engineering apprenticeship.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on experience and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing or engineering; Level 2/3 qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13.71 - 13.71 £ per hour.
Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing company based in Taunton. With a reputation for producing high-quality precision components and investing in its workforce, our client is looking to expand its team with the addition of a Precision Machining Technician. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business where training and development are actively encouraged. Working within a small, supportive team, you will receive full training on specialist machinery and gain valuable experience across a range of manufacturing processes.
The Role
As a Precision Machining Technician, you will play an important role in the production of high-quality precision components, working as part of a small and collaborative team. Key responsibilities include:
- Mounting and preparing components for machining processes
- Operating machinery and carrying out associated production tasks
- Following engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions
- Cleaning, checking and inspecting completed work to ensure quality standards are met
- Working to strict Health & Safety and COSHH procedures
- Supporting continuous production activities within a busy manufacturing environment
The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week on day shifts, Monday to Friday, with flexibility around working hours where required.
Skills & Experience
To be considered for this Precision Machining Technician position, you will need:
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, machining, engineering or production environment
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Engineering qualification, or currently working towards one through an engineering apprenticeship
- The ability to read and follow technical drawings, specifications and work instructions
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work
Our client is happy to consider candidates who have recently started an engineering apprenticeship and can offer flexibility around college attendance, provided you are able to be on site for the majority of your working week.
What’s on Offer?
- Permanent employment with a stable and established manufacturer
- Immediate start available
- Pay rate of £13.41 - £13.71 per hour
- Monday to Friday working pattern with flexibility
- Full training provided on specialist machinery
- Opportunity to develop technical and engineering skills
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Free on-site parking
If you have experience within manufacturing, machining, engineering or production and are looking for a long-term opportunity with training and development, we would like to hear from you.
Locations
Machine Technician in Somerset, Taunton employer: Meridian Business Support
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