Workshop Engineer - CNC

Position: Workshop Engineer
Location: Manningtree, Essex
Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 per annum
Working Arrangement: Site based
Employment Type: Permanent

The Workshop Engineer position is required in Manningtree for our client, a specialist manufacturing business operating within the composites and engineering machinery sector. This is a hands-on role suited to a practical engineer who can maintain and repair workshop machinery, manufacture small components and tooling, and support the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

The successful candidate will have a broad general engineering skill set, with experience using conventional machine tools such as lathes and milling machines. Previous experience working with composites is advantageous but not essential.

Workshop Engineer Job Overview

• Carrying out routine maintenance, servicing and repairs on workshop machinery and manufacturing equipment.

• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out practical repairs and adjustments to minimise equipment downtime.

• Operating conventional machine tools, including lathes and milling machines, to manufacture or modify small components.

• Fabricating small components and producing tooling to support workshop and production requirements.

• Using bandsaws, pillar drills, hand tools and other general workshop equipment safely and effectively.

• Taking accurate measurements using verniers, micrometers, depth gauges and other relevant measuring equipment.

• Supporting general workshop upkeep, equipment checks and the organisation of tools and work areas.

• Working closely with production and engineering colleagues to ensure machinery and equipment remain safe and operational.

Workshop Engineer Job Requirements

• Practical, hands-on experience within a general engineering or manufacturing workshop.

• Experience using conventional lathes and milling machines.

• Ability to manufacture or modify small components and produce tooling as required.

• Experience maintaining, repairing or servicing machinery and mechanical equipment.

• Competent in the use of general workshop equipment, including bandsaws, pillar drills and hand tools.

• Ability to use precision measuring equipment, including verniers and micrometers.

• Good practical problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a strong awareness of workshop health and safety.

Experience with GRP or composite materials, pneumatic systems and structural adhesives would be advantageous but is not essential.

Workshop Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £34,000 - £36,000 per annum.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

• Site-based position.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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