Manual Machinist - Manual / Conventional Machining Manual / Conventional Machining - XYZ Lathe Location: Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire Rate: Up to £17 per hour Hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday overtime available Marmon Lift Recruitment is working with an established manufacturing business seeking an experienced Manual / Conventional Machinist to join their machining team in Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and hands-on machinist to join an established manufacturing environment, working with manual lathes, preferably XYZ, and producing components accurately to engineering drawings and required specifications. This role suits someone with a solid manufacturing background who is confident working independently, solving problems and maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy. Manual Machinist Responsibilities: Operate manual / conventional lathes, preferably XYZ Read and interpret engineering drawings Produce components accurately to required specifications and tolerances Carry out quality checks and identify any issues during production Measure finished components using appropriate inspection equipment Diagnose and resolve machining and production problems Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment Work independently while contributing effectively as part of the wider manufacturing team Support continuous improvement and contribute ideas for improving processes and efficiency The Ideal Manual Machinist: Previous experience in a manual / conventional machining environment - ESSENTIAL Experience using a manual lathe - ESSENTIAL Experience with XYZ lathes - PREFERRED Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings - ESSENTIAL Solid manufacturing background - ESSENTIAL Hands-on and proactive attitude with a strong team spirit - ESSENTIAL Ability to work independently and under pressure - ESSENTIAL Strong practical problem-solving skills - ESSENTIAL Good understanding of machining processes, measurements and tolerances - ESSENTIAL Hours & Overtime: Monday-Thursday: 7am-5pm Friday: Overtime available Saturday: Overtime available Sunday: Overtime available Pay: Up to £17 per hour, depending on experience Apply for this Manual Machinist role: For further information or a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Harry Lester at MLR Construction and Engineering, part of Marmon Lift Recruitment. Call: (phone number removed) (Option 3) Email: Web: (url removed) We're committed to understanding what matters in your next move. We work closely with you to find the right opportunity and represent your best interests throughout the process