Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.
The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.
We love what we do, and passion drives our success.
THE ROLE
As our business evolves, we’re looking to appoint a number of machinists to strengthen our busy Machine Shop. Creating bespoke parts for a variety of high-performance vehicles and completing projects to precise customer specifications, our machinists are integral to continued development. We currently have opportunities for both senior and junior appointments, with the potential for career progression as the department expands.
Entry-level responsibilities include:
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Operate manual milling machines, lathes, grinders and hand drills.
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Work with jigs and fixtures.
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Setup tooling for CNC machines.
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Machine parts to drawings, complete time sheets correctly and maintain a high standard of workmanship.
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Ensure parts proceed to the next process with correct labelling procedures.
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Clean machines as appropriate.
Senior responsibilities include:
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Tooling and programming 3 and 5 axis CNC Machines,
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Writing and proving programs using Powermill, and Heidenhaim controls.
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Setting up jobs on machines.
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Running machining cycles
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Maintain and control a current tool inventory.
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Checking and maintaining lubricants and coolant levels.
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Operate manual milling machines, lathes, grinders and hand drills.
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Work with jigs and fixtures.
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Machine parts to our specifications, record contract documentation, complete time sheets correctly and maintain a high standard of workmanship.
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Ensure parts proceed to the next process with correct labelling procedures.
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Clean machines as appropriate.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking to bring a group of self-motivated team players together with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
You should be educated to technician level with an ability to read engineering drawings and inspect your own work on both small and large batches using various materials to tight tolerances.
You should pride yourself on your attention to detail, and be capable of delivering a high standard of performance and quality whilst working to strict deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
You should be confident programming CNC machines with previous experience in a similar environment as a CNC Operator.
You should have strong communication skills and be well organised with the ability to fit into a small team.
You should have good computer skills and be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite as well as confident learning and using new computer-based platforms.
WHAT WE OFFER
Idyllically situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.
We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and company healthcare plan as well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.