Machining Bench Hand

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Shipley
Salary/Rate:£28,744 plus benefits
Job Category:Engineering
Job ref:6386
Post Date:11.12.25
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About the Role

Do you have experience with quality inspection and assembly within an engineering environment? 

An new opportunity has arisen for a Bench Hand to join our prestigious engineering client based in Shipley.

We are recruiting on behalf of a Global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with an $8.5 bn turnover, a reputation for excellence and operations in 41 countries. They have proudly achieved The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for their international trade, innovation and sustainable development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing various tasks to support the machine shop, such as inspecting, assembling and testing products on a work bench, ensuring that quality products are being manufactured to standard. Part of the role will involve providing constructive feedback to the improvement team and carrying out effective end of shift handovers. 

The ideal candidate must have prior experience of bench fitting/hand skills, and knowledge of Quality systems and procedures with excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills. The successful candidate will be able to read and interpret technical drawings to fit and deburr parts.

Salary: £28,744

Benefits:
  • 33 days leave
  • Non contractual bonus
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Enhanced pension
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Thursday working 6am-2pm and  Friday  6am-11:30am

If you think this looks like the ideal role for you, please apply online or get in touch with Alex on 01274 599354 for more details.

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