MACHINIST ENGINEER
Salary
Negotiable depending on skills and knowledge.
Hours of Work
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
About Haith
Haith Group is a leading UK manufacturer of advanced machinery for the handling, washing, grading and packing of vegetables. With over 75 years of engineering expertise, we design and deliver innovative solutions that help customers across the agricultural and food processing industries improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance product quality.
Trusted by growers, packers and processors worldwide, Haith is committed to engineering excellence, continuous innovation and exceptional customer service. As our business continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to help shape the future of our industry.
Main Purpose of the Role
The main purpose of the Machinist Engineer is to operate machine tools, such as lathes, pillar drills, hydraulic press and milling machines, to cut and produce precision parts for machines, instruments, and tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping.
- Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job.
- Select appropriate machines (e.g., lathes) and position or load material for a job.
- Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues.
- Determine and program size of batches and speed of machine.
- Monitor output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects.
- To work in accordance with Company operating procedures and guidelines.
- Other ad hoc duties as requested by management.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Background
Essential
- Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program.
- Familiar with common safety and protective equipment.
- Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.).
- Experience within machinery manufacturing, engineering, or industrial production environments.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use precision tools (e.g., callipers) to take accurate measurements.
- Ability to read schematics and manuals.
- Knowledge of metal properties and other material.
- Mathematical skills and analytical abilities.
Benefits
- 20 days holiday, increasing by one day for every full year of service to a maximum of 25.
- Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday (following successful completion of probation).
- Regular company social events, including a Summer BBQ, Christmas brunch, and team activities.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support and wellbeing advice.
- Discounted gym memberships to support health and wellbeing.
Job Type
Full-time, permanent, on site.
Pay: £12.71-£17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
