Machinist

British Offsite are looking for a Machinist to join our Manufacturing team, we manufacture and assemble a range of products from furniture to steel frame Building Panels. Based in our new, purpose built 75,000 sq foot Warehouse and Manufacturing operation in Braintree. 

Due to the success of our product lines, British Offsite is looking to increase production in line with customer demand. We are therefore recruiting for a Machinist to join our 6am-2pm shift. This role will be working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

You will play a vital role producing machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment, tooling, consumables and materials.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Effectively plans machining by studying work orders, drawings, materials, specifications, machining parameters; interpreting dimensions and tolerance
• Programmes the CNC machines by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers etc
• Maintains specifications by observing the machine operations; checking  measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Prepare and load raw stock materials and parts onto the machines.
• Supervise the machines while they operate the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a best results
• To operate and program CNC machines
• To work to drawings and specifications with the minimum of supervision following training.
• Any other duties as required, commensurate with this role. 

As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:

• Highly competitive rate per hour 
• Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%)  increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
• 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
• Life Insurance – 4x salary
• Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
• Fully equipped gym at head office – Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions 
• Extensive training and development opportunities 
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
• In house Occupational Health Nurse
• Long Service Awards
• Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
• Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year. 

As a successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Proven work experience of a similar position.
• Demonstrable and effective knowledge in programming, setting and operating a CNC Nesting Cell, Edgebander or Breton
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Excellent organisation and efficient time-management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

British Off Site is the creator of the most technically advanced light gauge steel panel system in the marketplace, we are bringing extra speed, flexibility and reliability to traditional construction with our next generation light gauge steel framing system and infill panels which are, precision-manufactured on our advanced robotics assembly line.

We’re passionate about attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry, we’re looking for individuals who want to join an organisation, who operate an open-door policy and like to get everyone around the table to produce innovations.  

Our people are our greatest asset, we’re looking for those want to embrace our values – Drive it, Own It, Embrace it & BOS it