Machinist, Tiverton

Machinist Ready to get hands-on with precision engineering - and actually be trained properly from day one?£12.71 per hour | Permanent | Rising to £13.00 after six months Tiverton | Mon–Fri | 39 hours per week Pay increase after successful probation - no hoops, just do good work Full machine and process training provided in-houseEarly finish Fridays (7am–12pm) Forklift licence training available if you don't already hold one MotionTech manufactures precision engineering components to exacting standards, supplying both stock and customer-specific orders. Based in Tiverton, the team works to tight schedules and takes real pride in the quality ofwhat leaves the factory floor. It's a hands-on environment where knowing your materials and your machines matters.This is a production role in the Preliminary Cell, working directly under the Prelim Manager. You'll be processing scheduled manufacturing plans - cutting, straightening, and chemically finishing precision slides - with full training given on every machine you'll use. Success here means accurate work, good output, and following the plan.You'll: Cut and straighten precision metal components to scheduled plans Operate cutting saws, straightening press, bending press, and hardening/blacking cell Follow written and verbal production schedules accurately Differentiate between product types and handle materials correctly Apply safe manual handling and lifting techniques throughoutMaintain attention to detail across every stage of the finishing process What you'll bring Essential: Some practical experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is ideal Basic understanding of metalwork and material properties Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accuratelySolid manual handling awareness Useful, not essential: A Level 2 or 3 engineering qualification Current Counterbalance (Cat B) forklift licence Experience with CNC or press operations Benefits&working arrangements Financial:£12.71/hr starting rate, rising to £13.00 after six months. Flexibility: Early finish every Friday - out by midday. Development: Full in-house machine and process training from day one; forklift licence support available. Hours: Mon–Thurs 7am–4pm | Fri 7am–12pm | 39 hours per week Location: Tiverton | On-site | PermanentIf this sounds like the kind of role where you can get properly trained and make a real contribution, we'd like to hear from you. No up-to-date CV? No problem - drop us a message or give us a call and we'll take it from there. TPBN1_UKTJ