Senior Operations Team Member Workshop in Huntingdon

Are you an experienced Workshop Operative or someone with an engineering or machine shop background looking for your next opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Operations Team Member to join a busy workshop and operations environment based in Huntingdon.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical engineering skills, a good understanding of workshop machinery and a keen eye for detail. You'll play an important role in producing high-quality products to meet customer specifications, ensuring orders are completed accurately, safely and on time.

Working as part of an established workshop team, you will be responsible for manufacturing and preparing products using a range of conventional machine shop equipment, ensuring all work meets the required quality and safety standards.

You will also support the wider operations team, share your knowledge and experience, and contribute towards continuous improvement across the department.

• Set up and operate workshop machinery, including bandsaws, lathes, vertical mills and guillotines.

• Manufacture products in line with engineering drawings, production sheets and customer specifications.

• Select appropriate materials from stock and minimise material wastage.

• Inspect and test finished products to ensure quality and accuracy.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches and technical instructions.

• Maintain accurate stock records and update internal systems.

• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with workshop procedures.

• Complete relevant production documentation accurately.

• Support colleagues through knowledge sharing and training where required.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and workplace safety.

• Ensure customer orders are completed within agreed timescales.

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous engineering, workshop or machine shop experience, or a relevant qualification.

• Experience using general workshop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, bandsaws or guillotines.

• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• A good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• A methodical and safety-conscious approach to work.

• Good IT and administration skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• A flexible, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills.

Knowledge of metals, polymers, ceramics or other engineering materials would be advantageous.

• £36,050 annual salary

• 22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days.

• Company-funded private healthcare.

• Company pension with 5% employer contribution.

• Critical illness and life assurance cover.

• Company sick pay scheme.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

• Onsite parking.

• Complimentary refreshments.

• Regular company social events.

If you have a hands-on engineering or workshop background and are looking to join a well-established operations team where your skills and experience will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today at (url removed)  to find out more!

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