Machine Shop Support

Machine Shop SupportSalary/Rate:£28k - 30k per year + benefitsWorking Options:On-siteJob type:PermanentTown/City:ChesterCounty:CheshireSpecialism:ManufacturingJob ref:AL113Post Date:September 8, 2026Apply NowCreate Job AlertScroll

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Adele Lewis

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About the Role

Machine Shop Operative

Chester

£28,000 – £30,000 + benefits (dependent on experience)

 

About the Company

This is an excellent opportunity for a Machine Shop Operative to join a successful, family run design and manufacturing business operating within a rapidly expanding technical sector.

The company has recently acquired an additional site and is investing significantly in its facilities, machinery and people. This is an exciting time to join the business; they have plans to achieve 40% growth and considerably increase production.

The company is committed to developing its employees and providing further training, engineering qualifications and long term career progression.

 

The Role of the Machine Shop Operative

The Machine Shop Operative will support the day to day running of the machine shop, working closely with CNC machinists and other experienced members of the production team.

This position is ideal for someone at the beginning of their engineering career who has completed an apprenticeship or college course and gained around 1 year of experience within a machine shop, manufacturing or hands on assembly environment.

The Machine Shop Operative will assist with CNC machining activities, pipe bending, tapping valves, preparing materials and completing basic component modifications.

Full training and development will be provided, with the opportunity to progress into CNC operating and skilled machining.

 

Responsibilities of the Machine Shop Operative

• Support CNC machinists and lathe operators with daily production activities
• Assist with basic CNC machine operation under the guidance of experienced machinists
• Bend and prepare pipes and tubing for production
• Tap valves and carry out basic modifications to components
• Measure, mark out, cut and prepare materials for machining
• Load and unload materials and components safely
• Deburr, clean and finish machined components
• Read and work from basic engineering drawings and production instructions
• Complete basic dimensional checks using measuring equipment
• Prepare tooling, materials and consumables for production
• Support routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance activities
• Report defects, quality concerns and unsafe working conditions
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Work closely with the wider production team to meet manufacturing schedules

 

Requirements of the Machine Shop Operative

• An Engineering Apprenticeship, college qualification or NVQ Level 2 (desired)
• Some previous experience within a machine shop, manufacturing, engineering or hands on assembly environment
• Basic machining or machine operating experience
• A good practical and mechanical aptitude
• Experience using hand tools safely and effectively
• The ability to read basic engineering drawings
• Pipe bending experience (desired)
• Forklift or overhead crane experience (desired)
• A willingness to learn CNC machining and develop new engineering skills
• A reliable, proactive and safety conscious approach
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within a team

 

Salary and Benefits of the Machine Shop Operative

• £28,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience)
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• 26 day’s annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% company pension contribution
• Up to 20 day’s company sick pay
• Bonus scheme
• Profit share scheme due to be introduced
• Training and support towards further engineering qualifications
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• The opportunity to develop into a CNC Operator or Skilled Machinist
• Join a growing business investing significantly in its facilities, equipment and people

 

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please apply today or contact Adele Lewis directly for a confidential discussion.

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