Manual Machinist
| Company: | Forwessun |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16 - £19 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Speke, L24 9NB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Manual Machinist
Forwessun is a leading, innovative company in the field of electronics. We provide the industry with state-of-the-art test solutions for assembled printed circuit boards. Established in 1971, we have gained and maintained a global presence. Our client base includes many specialist international PCB contract manufacturers as well as world renowned household brands such as Google, BMW, Cisco, Tesla, Nokia plus many more. We would like to expand our team and have opportunities for an Experienced Manual Machinist to support our manufacturing and assembly team.
Please see details of position below.
Job Title: Manual Machinist
Company: Forwessun – Woodend Industrial Estate, L24
Position Details: Permanent, starting immediately
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week; Monday to Thursday – 08:30 to 17:00 Friday – 08:30 to 14:30
(Open to part time applicants ~30 hours per week)
Starting Salary: £16-£19 / hour
(Adjusted according to performance after a 6-month probationary period)
Job Specification
Forwessun supports the electronics industry worldwide and is currently looking to increase its manufacturing and assembly team.
The role will include:
• Working within a small, workshop based, manufacturing team.
• Use of manual miller
- Facing aluminium profiles to 90 and 45 degree angles
- Working to tolerances of +/- 0.25 mm
- Occasionally working with FR-4 Fibreglass; drilling and milling to +/- 0.01 mm
• Use of manual lathe
- Manufacture of small custom parts
- Working to tolerances of +/- 0.05 mm
- Working with POM, Steel & Aluminium
• Use of manual pillar drill
• Manual assembly of aluminium frames;
- Screw fitting
- Hand drilling
- General hand tool usage
- Thread making
• Use of a CNC metal working machine
• Ability to read engineering drawings/diagrams
• Assembly of intricate small and large parts and some mechanical systems.
• Working with moving mechanical parts & vacuum powered mechanical systems
• Highly precise craftsmanship and high attention to detail
• Being able to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to self-check quality of parts produced.
• Completion of QA checks throughout the manufacturing process
What’s on offer:
• 20 days holiday (exclusive of Bank holidays) rising by 1 day extra per year of service (up to 10 extra)
• Pension contribution
• On site Car parking available
• Newly refurbished offices, located near shops, food outlets and gyms
• Casual dress
• Social events
• Progression opportunities
• Early finish Fridays
Successful candidates should be agile and possess the ability to work on their feet.
Good eyesight and manual dexterity are important
We do not operate any shift work, but there will be the opportunity of overtime during busy
periods.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to hiring@forwessun.com
Or visit https://forwessun.net/careers/
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Forwessun family!
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