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Manual Machinist

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£37.5k - £39.5k Annual
Full-Time
Location; Corby, Northamptonshire

We are working with an established precision engineering business based in Corby, operating within a manufacturing environment where quality and accuracy are at the heart of everything they do. The site has a strong reputation for producing precision components to tight tolerances, with a stable, long-standing production team.

This is a days-only role, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm, with no weekend working. As a Manual Precision Engineer, you will be operating manual milling and turning machines to produce components from engineering drawings, working to tight tolerances and consistently high standards of quality.

This role would suit an experienced manual machinist who takes pride in their work and enjoys the satisfaction of producing precise, high-quality components. It's a great opportunity for someone looking for stability, a settled days-only shift pattern and a genuine work-life balance, within a business that values hands-on skill and experience over formal qualifications.

Responsibilities of a Manual Precision Engineer:

Operating manual milling and turning machines to produce precision components

Working accurately from engineering drawings and specifications

Producing components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards

Carrying out in-process and final quality checks using precision measuring equipment

Setting and adjusting machines as required for different jobs

Working closely with the wider production team to meet schedules

Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

Skills & Qualifications of a Manual Precision Engineer:

Minimum of 2 years' experience in manual milling or turning

Confident reading and working from engineering drawings

Experience using precision measuring equipment

A keen eye for detail and a quality-focused approach

No formal qualifications required – practical experience is what matters most

Benefits of a Manual Precision Engineer:

£18.00 per hour (approx. £37,440 per annum based on a 40-hour week)

Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm – days only, no weekends

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Stable, well-established engineering environment

Join a skilled and experienced production team

Opportunity to build a long-term career in precision engineering

If you feel this Manual Precision Engineer role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers

Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed and stored in line with our privacy policy, full details of which are held on our website, and a copy can be provided if you wish

Reference: 225371825

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Manual Machinist

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£37.5k - £39.5k Annual
Full-Time
Location; Corby, Northamptonshire

We are working with an established precision engineering business based in Corby, operating within a manufacturing environment where quality and accuracy are at the heart of everything they do. The site has a strong reputation for producing precision components to tight tolerances, with a stable, long-standing production team.

This is a days-only role, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm, with no weekend working. As a Manual Precision Engineer, you will be operating manual milling and turning machines to produce components from engineering drawings, working to tight tolerances and consistently high standards of quality.

This role would suit an experienced manual machinist who takes pride in their work and enjoys the satisfaction of producing precise, high-quality components. It's a great opportunity for someone looking for stability, a settled days-only shift pattern and a genuine work-life balance, within a business that values hands-on skill and experience over formal qualifications.

Responsibilities of a Manual Precision Engineer:

Operating manual milling and turning machines to produce precision components

Working accurately from engineering drawings and specifications

Producing components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards

Carrying out in-process and final quality checks using precision measuring equipment

Setting and adjusting machines as required for different jobs

Working closely with the wider production team to meet schedules

Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

Skills & Qualifications of a Manual Precision Engineer:

Minimum of 2 years' experience in manual milling or turning

Confident reading and working from engineering drawings

Experience using precision measuring equipment

A keen eye for detail and a quality-focused approach

No formal qualifications required – practical experience is what matters most

Benefits of a Manual Precision Engineer:

£18.00 per hour (approx. £37,440 per annum based on a 40-hour week)

Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm – days only, no weekends

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Stable, well-established engineering environment

Join a skilled and experienced production team

Opportunity to build a long-term career in precision engineering

If you feel this Manual Precision Engineer role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers

Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed and stored in line with our privacy policy, full details of which are held on our website, and a copy can be provided if you wish
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Reference: 225371825

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