Permanent

Senior Manual Machinist

Expert Employment

Manchester, M2 4PD

30000 - 50000 Per Annum None

Posted: 24 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 23 June 2026

Ref: 2926

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About the Role

The Senior Manual Machinist role is based in Manchester, offering a permanent position with a salary between £30,000 and £50,000 per annum. This workshop-based position involves manufacturing and repairing components using manual lathes, milling machines, and vertical borers, alongside mechanical fitting and repair work. Occasional on-site visits are required, along with participation in overtime and an on-call rota. The ideal candidate is a time-served machinist with strong manual machining experience on conventional lathes, milling, or boring machines. NC or CNC experience is beneficial but not essential. Reliability, adaptability, and comfort with varied workloads are key. Ongoing training and skills development are provided.

We are looking for an experienced Manual Machinist to join a busy mechanical engineering workshop. You will be involved in the manufacture and repair of components using manual (non-CNC) lathes, milling machines, and vertical borers, with occasional on-site work.
Key Responsibilities
Manual turning, milling, and boring of mechanical components
Mechanical fitting and repair work
Workshop-based role with occasional site visits
Participation in overtime and on-call rota
Ongoing training and skills development
Requirements
Time-served machinist with strong manual machining experience
Background in conventional lathes, milling or boring machines
NC and CNC experience beneficial but not essential
Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable with varied workloads

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