Talent

Trainee Manual Machinist- Honing

Air Bearings Limited (ABL) are a world leading innovative manufacturer of air bearing solutions, used across the engineering spectrum; used across the engineering spectrum; whilst we are based in Dorset, we provide real world solutions globally.

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Manual Machinist (Honing) to join us at a busy and exciting time; This is a permanent, full-time position, working within a friendly and supportive team at our Ferndown Site.

What ABL will offer you?

  • Competitive Salary DOE
  • 4 Day Week (Monday to Thursday, 38 hours per week) – No weekends!
  • Overtime available, where required (paid at time & half)
  • Flexible starting times
  • Competitive Pension Scheme (6% company contribution)
  • 190 hours plus bank/public holidays (equivalent to 33 days)
  • Long Service Holidays
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free Parking
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme
  • External Training Opportunities
  • Fantastic career development and progression opportunities
  • A friendly and supportive environment to work in

What will the role involve?

  • To safely operate machines enabling the smooth manufacturing of components. You will work from standard operating procedures, drawings and process control documents, in accordance with production schedules and other agreed timescales.
  • Ensure that you raise to your team-leader in a timely manner any tooling/resources/materials and/or process issues that may impact on your principal accountabilities.
  • To ensure that all work carried out complies with health and safety requirements as laid down by the company and by external bodies.
  • To take an active role in company initiatives such as continuous improvement, quality initiatives or new manufacturing systems and processes as they are introduced.
  • Work together with colleagues in a considerate and respectful manner.
  • The post holder will also be expected to carry out any other duties which may reasonably be within the competence of the post holder.

What tolerance will I work towards?

You will work to the tolerance of up to 1 micron – so if you want to be skilled in precision engineering – this is the role for you!

What will you require?

  • A basic level of machine operation is desirable but not essential as full training can be given
  • Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as full training can be given
  • An understanding of reading manufacturing drawings is desirable, but full training can be given
  • Basic computer literacy for data entry
  • Be a Self-motivated team player
  • Excellent time management skills and able to prioritise your workload
  • Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with employees at all levels
  • IT literate
  • Right to Work in the UK

Apply Today

If you are interested in any of our positions, or require further information, please apply or email our HR Manager Anoushka Dawson. HR@airbearings.co.uk

Air Bearings Ltd
Unit A Nimrod Way
East Dorset Trade Park
Ferndown, Dorset BH21 7HZ

+44 (0)1202 680 805

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