Technical Support Operative

Location: Buxton Salary: 13.00 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Hours per week: 40 Pay: Weekly Contract: Full-time, Permanent We are recruiting for a motivated and computer-literate Technical Support Operative to join a well-established manufacturing company in Buxton. Our client is a UK manufacturer of brass compression fittings with a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality products. Due to the expansion of their in-house tool-making operation and continued staff progression, they are looking for someone with a genuine interest in engineering who is keen to develop their skills and build a long-term career. The Role You will initially support the Technical Department and wider manufacturing operation with a range of practical and technical duties, including: Cutting metal billets to the correct dimensions using a band sawLoading existing programmes into CNC machinesLoading billets and workpieces into CNC machineryChecking and loading tooling into CNC machinesCarrying out pre-checks and operating CNC machinesMonitoring production and machine performanceDimensional and gauge checking of componentsDeburring finished partsMaking basic technical drawing changes and updatesAssisting with basic quality control checks of purchased tooling and goodsPreparing and pre-setting tooling for Rotary Transfer machinesCompleting relevant administrative duties About You Formal engineering qualifications are not required, but you must have a genuine passion for engineering and manufacturing, ideally demonstrated through practical experience or a serious engineering-related hobby. We are looking for someone who is: Motivated and keen to learnComputer literatePractical and hands-onInterested in engineering and manufacturingComfortable working with machinery and toolsAble to follow technical instructions accuratelyDetail-oriented with a good approach to qualityKeen to develop and progress within a technical environmentPrevious knowledge of CAD/CAM or CNC machinery would be advantageous, but full training will be provided. Training & Progression This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish a long-term career in engineering. The company actively supports progression, with opportunities to gain formal qualifications through training courses and/or an apprenticeship. Benefits 13.00 per hour starting rate40 hours per weekMonday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pmWeekly pay23 days holiday + bank holidaysCompany pension schemeLife insuranceFull training and development opportunitiesLong-term career progressionIf you have a genuine interest in engineering and want to develop your skills within a supportive manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.