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Foreman / Manual Machinist – Tool Room
Job Posted: 14 days ago
Salary: £ 37,440 - 39,520 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SS8, Canvey Island, Essex
Expire in: 14 days
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Foreman / Manual Machinist to join our busy tool room supporting the railway industry. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong machining expertise and the ability to motivate and manage a workshop team.
The successful candidate will have a solid background in engineering processes, including milling, drilling, turning, and will lead by example to ensure high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and organise workshop staff to consistently deliver jobs in line with production schedules
* Carry out a variety of manufacturing processes using mild steel, and occasionally stainless steel, and copper, working from technical drawings
* Prepare order sheets and coordinate material procurement for each job
* Attend and actively contribute to team meetings
* Train and support employees as required, including mentoring apprentices
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment, leading by example
* Ensure all training records, paperwork, and spreadsheets are kept up to date
* Work closely with the Workshop Manager, Welding Manager, and Stores team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience as a manual machinist within a mechanical engineering or fabrication environment
* Strong knowledge of milling, drilling, and turning
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* A proactive approach with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Overtime opportunities
* Stable, full-time employment within a growing railway industry sector
* Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled workshop team
If you’re an experienced machinist ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.
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