Job Description:

Manual Room Operative

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire
Job Type: Permanent,
Full-Time Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Shifts: Day Shift, Monday – Friday

EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for an experienced Manual Room Operative to join our client, a world-class motorsport and powertrain engineering business, on a permanent basis. With new projects and forecasted high throughput in manufacturing, this is an excellent time to join a business that is highly invested in technology, at the forefront of engineering developments, and with a genuine family feel where everyone knows your name.

All applicants must already hold the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Key Benefits

• £35,000 – £40,000 salary dependent on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Generous non-contributory pension scheme
• Private medical health scheme
• Life assurance
• Salary exchange car scheme
• Company-wide team events and activities
• Free on-site parking with easy access to local shops, cafes and buses

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating manual machine tools and NC machine tools (mill and lathe) to a high standard
• Working to tight engineering tolerances on precision components
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
• Creating methods of manufacture and supporting process documentation
• Operating XYZ machine controls
• Training apprentices and creating and managing training plans
• Working both independently and as part of a wider manufacturing team
• Supporting continuous improvement and high throughput manufacturing targets

Must-Have Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience setting and operating manual machine tools and NC machine tools (mill and lathe)
• Apprentice trained
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience with XYZ machine controls
• Ability to create methods of manufacture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook)
• Logical approach to problem solving with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to train apprentices and manage training plans
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and within a team
• Must already hold the right to work in the United Kingdom

Desirable Experience

• Experience working to AS9100 or ISO9001 quality standards
• Grinding experience
• Background in Automotive or Aerospace precision manufacturing

For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Harry Merrell at EMBS Engineering.

About EMBS Engineering

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious advanced precision engineering companies across Aerospace, Automotive & Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green & Environmental, and FMCG industries. We offer expert support and guidance throughout the recruitment process, ensuring every candidate we represent has the best possible chance of securing a career-defining role.