Skilled Borer/ Machinist

3 months ago


Newport, United Kingdom Pullman Rail Full time

**Job description**

We are currently recruiting **2x Shift Skilled Borer/Machinist** to join our team on a 3-Year FTC or on a permanent basis

**Location**: Canton Train Maintenance Depot, Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8HP

**Salary**:£31,000.32/ year inclusive of 20% shift allowance - £16.56/h

**Benefits**:

- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle2Work
- Life Assurance 1.5x basic salary
- Rail Travel Pass (Residential & duty pass. Not valid for leisure use.)
- 26 days annual leave + 8 BH, increasing by one day on completion of the first five years of continuous service with the Company, a further one day on completion of the first ten years of continuous service with the Company and a further one day on completion of the first twenty years of continuous service with the Company.

**Working hours**: 36h/ week (any hours worked above 36h/week will be classed as overtime and paid accordingly)

**Work schedule**:

- Week one: Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 2:00pm; Friday 6:00am - 12:00pm
- Week two: Monday - Thursday 2:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday 12:00pm - 6:00pm

**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**

A machinist is responsible for setting up and operating a range of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful completion of an apprenticeship, or equivalent (minimum NVQ Level 3), in a relevant discipline.

**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Read and understand engineering drawings and have the ability to mark out/machine components from them.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using relevant measuring instruments.
- Use precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, vertical and horizontal borers.
- Manufacture rail vehicle components.
- Where relevant, program/operate NC/CNC machines tools.
- Properly and safely select, align, secure and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.
- Recognise, deploy and properly use inserts, fixtures and tooling.
- Examine and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using appropriate tooling.
- Perform daily and regular cleaning and maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
- Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.
- Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
- Participate as and when required in one-to-one meetings and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, relevant to the role.
- Keep up to date with developments within the Company and other sector-wide practices, that influence the day-to-day activities within the role, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and any other relevant internal/external factors (e.g. Company policies and procedures, Quality Management standards, Health and Safety).
- Ensure, in the course of employment, complete confidentiality is maintained in respect of the Company, its dealings, transactions and all other information relating to clients/customers/staff etc.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined, you must be prepared to undertake such additional duties which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity change the general character or level of responsibility to the post.

**SKILLS and EXPERIENCE**
- Experience in industrial/heavy engineering.
- Ability to use measuring equipment and read engineering drawings.
- Ability to use machine tools including - lathe, milling machines, drills vertical borer etc. and essential the use of horizontal borer.
- Able to follow a pre-planned schedule of work / instructions/procedures in place.
- A genuine commitment to achieving high standards and an eye for detail to monitor the quality of work done.
- Able to carry out manual handling duties.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge and experience of promoting safe working practices in a safety critical workplace.
- The ability to maintain accurate records.
- A team player but also able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail.
- Able to work flexibly across the working week, including a shift pattern when required, and work across a broad range of activities as the role evolves.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ L3 in Mechanical Engineering or in an equivalent field (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person


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