Manual Machinist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a small engineering company focused on green technologies and we have ambitious plans for growth in the future. The office is a friendly collaborative working environment and is set in a beautiful rural location in Kirtlington.
We're looking for a skilled machinist to assist with the manufacturing of test equipment and assembly tooling. This will be a varied and interesting role (with no repetitive batch work), therefore we require somebody with a proactive and positive 'can-do' attitude.
It is essential that you have experience of using manual machines including:
- Turning, milling, surface and cylindrical grinding
- Basic CNC capability also beneficial (X,Y,Z vertical mill)
- Inspection using manual equipment (micrometers, height / gauges etc)
Basic fabrication skills are desirable but not a requirement.
This role is based on site and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We are open to discussion with regard to the number of hours/days, employment/contract type and salary.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Freelance
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manual Machinist roles across Mechadyne International Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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