A leading provider of lifting and equipment inspection services in the UK, Lloyds British has been providing specialist testing, inspection, maintenance, certification and training services for the lifting services industry for over 200 years.

Founded in 1812 by the Admiralty to certify anchors and lifting equipment, we have built a market-leading brand and reputation based on excellence, expertise and customer peace of mind. In December 2016 Lloyds British was acquired by Speedy, bringing additional specialist lifting services and expertise to the Speedy business.

“Our vision is to become the best company in our sector to do business with and the best company to work for.”

You will report directly to the Head of Manufacturing and be responsible for the safe operation of our Harrison 400 Type Centre Lathes and other Machine Tools within our Manufacturing Business. To set and operate the machine tools producing new and refurbished components to sample or drawing; assist with the refurbishment and assembly of overhauled equipment in the workshop and the supply of associated spare parts. To deliver the highest quality of work, on time and to budget, and in accordance with Company and customer specific requirements. 

1. Set and operate manual/semi CNC lathes, borers as well as milling machines and radial drills.
2. Accountable for the machined dimensions and quality of all works undertaken on the machines.
3. Carrying out various manufacturing disciplines with a degree of flexibility and integrity and working efficiently to achieve “on time” targets of an excellent quality to company expectations.
4. A pro-active approach to health, safety and environmental practices in the workshop at all times and assist in driving the required cultural by adopting our key safety values.
5. Ensure all pre-safety checks are completed, and that all equipment and guarding in the Machine Shop is maintained to a high standard where appropriate liaising with Engineering Manager.
6. Work with the Manufacturing Manager to ensure accurate and on time completion of machining requirements, completing Workshop Documentation, Quality Plans, Workshop Instruction and all relevant Inspection records to meet departmental daily/weekly work schedules.
7. Ensure a high level of housekeeping and that your area of responsibility is visitor ready at all times.
8. Time Served craftsperson in appropriate discipline or relevant qualifications and job experience.
9. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and engineering drawings.
10. Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
11. Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyse information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
12. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality.

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 95% discount on our products
• Plus other Salary Extras/Discounts

Our Career Line of Sight programme will ensure you receive the training and support to help you be the best that you can be in your role and will encourage you to pursue your career aspirations.

Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require one or more of the following - DBS, Credit, Security Clearance or Health & Safety Check.

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all of its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.