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