Service Centre Pump Machinist

Manual & CNC Machinist – Engineering Services Coleford Service Centre | 38 hours/week | Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive Benefits | Overtime Are you a time-served machinist with strong manual turning experience and a passion for precision engineering? Join our Coleford Engineering Services Division as a key member of our machining team, where your expertise will directly contribute to servicing and restoring vital rotating equipment components. About the Role: As a Manual & CNC Machinist, you’ll work hands-on with a variety of machinery to manufacture and refurbish pump components for a wide customer base. You’ll read technical drawings, reverse-engineer worn parts, and ensure all components meet design tolerances. You'll primarily work on a manual centre lathe, turning shafts, sleeves, spacers, and machining cast parts such as impellers, bearing housings, and casings. Additionally, you'll use a CNC lathe (SWED 12), milling machines, vertical borers, and other workshop tools. Key Responsibilities: * Manual turning of pump components (shafts, sleeves, spacers, etc.) * Machining of cast parts to drawing (e.g., impellers, casings) * Operating CNC lathes and milling machines * Using vertical borers, slotting machines, and balancing equipment * Reverse-engineering worn parts using precision measurement * Working to engineering tolerances with high attention to detail * Supporting workshop fitting and occasional on-site work * Maintaining exceptional standards of safety, cleanliness, and professionalism What We're Looking For: * Time-served Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent (NVQ Level 3 or higher) * Strong experience using manual lathes, drills, mills, and other shop machinery * Proven ability to read and work from engineering drawings * Confident in using measuring equipment and machining to tight tolerances * Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical, organised approach * Full UK driving licence * Able to work independently and as part of a team * Strong communication and interpersonal skills Desirable Attributes: * Experience with rotating equipment and component balancing * Flexible and adaptable, with a hands-on, proactive attitude * Self-motivated with good stamina and persistence * Committed to high-quality workmanship and service delivery Working Environment: This is a workshop-based role with occasional site work required. All PPE will be provided. You’ll work in a professional, well-equipped environment that supports personal development and technical excellence

Location: GL16, Coleford, GB

Posted Date: 7/18/2025