Manual Machinist / Manual Turner – Borer Experience Essential in Wirral

IMPORTANT: LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY – NO DIGS OR ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE.

Manual Machinist / Manual Turner – Borer Experience Essential

The Opportunity

Ambitek are currently recruiting for an experienced Manual Machinist / Manual Turner with proven boring experience to join a leading shipyard in Birkenhead.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on major marine engineering and shipbuilding projects, offering competitive PAYE rates, ongoing work and regular overtime opportunities.

Please note: Previous experience operating boring machines is essential, alongside manual turning and milling experience.

The Role

Working within a busy shipyard environment, you will be responsible for machining and producing precision engineering components to exact specifications. You must be confident working independently from engineering drawings and maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating manual lathes, milling machines and boring machines.

• Carrying out manual turning, milling and boring operations.

• Machining precision components to engineering drawings and specifications.

• Working to tight tolerances and quality standards.

• Using precision measuring equipment to inspect finished components.

• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

• Working effectively as part of an experienced engineering team.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Manual Machinist or Manual Turner.

• Previous boring machine experience is essential.

• Manual milling machine experience is essential.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Competent in using precision measuring equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

• Previous experience in shipbuilding, marine engineering or heavy engineering would be advantageous.

Pay Rates – PAYE Only

• Basic: £21.51 per hour

• Overtime 1: £32.27 per hour

• Overtime 2: £43.02 per hour

What's on Offer?

• Ongoing temporary contract.

• Competitive PAYE hourly rates.

• Regular overtime opportunities.

• Immediate starts available.

• Opportunity to work on major marine engineering projects.

• Long-term work within an established shipyard environment.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Manual Machinist or Manual Turner with essential boring machine experience, alongside manual turning and milling skills, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this opportunity in Birkenhead.

IMPORTANT: LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY – NO DIGS OR ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE.