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Manual Machinist

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library
Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£38.9k - £59.8k Annual
Full-Time
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

Reference: 225339968

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Manual Machinist

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library

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Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£38.9k - £59.8k Annual
Full-Time
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
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Reference: 225339968

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