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Machinist (Conventional / Manual) – Precision Engineering

Company:NW Recruitment Services Ltd
Salary:£16.62 to £23.27 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:Nelson
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:17 Sept 2026
Closing date:17 Oct 2026
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Summary

Machinist (Conventional / Manual) – Precision Engineering

• Location: Nelson, Lancashire

• Contract: 12 week temp to perm (probation), converting to permanent based on performance and attendance

Shifts available:

• Days: 08:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday - £16.62 per hour, OR,

• Nights: 22:00 – 07:00, Monday to Thursday - £23.27 per hour

Our client is a precision engineering business in East Lancashire looking for experienced Manual Machinists with strong hands on skills. The focus is on conventional manual turning and milling to produce high accuracy components, with some interaction with CNC and inspection activities.

This is a shop floor role suited to time served machinists who enjoy varied, bespoke work and take pride in working to tight tolerances.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes and milling machines to produce precision components

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and job sheets to machine to tight tolerances

• Use precision gauges and measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, dial indicators, etc.) to check your own work

• Ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish meet specification

• Carry out routine machine maintenance and safe material handling

• Work alongside CNC machinists, fabrication and quality teams to meet deadlines

• Assist with priority/urgent jobs and suggest practical improvements to machining methods

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area in line with 5S and health & safety standards

Interested in this role?

Please apply now using the relevant link on this advertisement.

Alternatively, call Jamie at NW Recruitment Services Ltd on 01254 786810 / 07742 071733.

Link not working? Email your CV to j.henderson@nw-recruit.co.uk for consideration.

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