Workshop Machinist
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Location: Braintree
Job Type: Permanent
Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Workshop Machinist on behalf of our client based in Braintree on a Permanent basis.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on hydraulic rams and components
* Strip down, inspect, refurbish and reassemble hydraulic cylinders
* Test completed rams to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation
* Operate manual lathes (e.g. Colchester)
* Liaise with customers regarding job requirements and provide quotes
* Manage stock levels and order parts as required, ensuring cost efficiency
* Organise and manage outsourced work
* Maintain a clean, tidy and organised work environment
* Follow all Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
* Use tools and equipment correctly and report faults or hazards
* Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers regarding job progress
Additional Responsibilities
Experience repairing and refurbishing hydraulic rams/cylinders preferred
Experience operating manual lathes
Experience with stock control and ordering parts is advantageous
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
· Ability to diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs
· Competence in stripping, inspecting and reassembling components
· Ability to test components for safe and reliable operation
· Good understanding of workshop practices (hydraulics knowledge preferred)
· Awareness of Health & Safety requirements
· Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
· Good communication and teamwork skills
· Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Working Pattern & Benefits
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm
Salary: £34,000 – £39,000 (dependent on experience)
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance and IT. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles
Location: Braintree
Job Type: Permanent
Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Workshop Machinist on behalf of our client based in Braintree on a Permanent basis.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on hydraulic rams and components
* Strip down, inspect, refurbish and reassemble hydraulic cylinders
* Test completed rams to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation
* Operate manual lathes (e.g. Colchester)
* Liaise with customers regarding job requirements and provide quotes
* Manage stock levels and order parts as required, ensuring cost efficiency
* Organise and manage outsourced work
* Maintain a clean, tidy and organised work environment
* Follow all Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
* Use tools and equipment correctly and report faults or hazards
* Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers regarding job progress
Additional Responsibilities
Experience repairing and refurbishing hydraulic rams/cylinders preferred
Experience operating manual lathes
Experience with stock control and ordering parts is advantageous
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
· Ability to diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs
· Competence in stripping, inspecting and reassembling components
· Ability to test components for safe and reliable operation
· Good understanding of workshop practices (hydraulics knowledge preferred)
· Awareness of Health & Safety requirements
· Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
· Good communication and teamwork skills
· Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Working Pattern & Benefits
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm
Salary: £34,000 – £39,000 (dependent on experience)
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance and IT. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles