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PLASTIC FABRICATOR
- Pay: £12.71 - £15.72 per hour.
- Hours: Full time.
- Location: Leeds.
Do you have some experience of welding?
Do you want to work in a forward thinking, supportive environment that produces varied goods for clients across the world? Are you hard working, keen to learn and able to use your own initiative? If yes, we may have the right opportunity for you. We are looking for for experienced and junior fabricators to join our team! Becoming a fabricator with Barkston Plastic Engineering Limited will allow you to build a wide range of manufacturing skills within a supportive and successful business.
You will learn and quickly be able to work within the following:
- How to identify and understand the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of materials.
- Plastic welding, Line Bending, Bonding, Manual Tools, annealing ovens, Pillar drills, flame polishers and Diamond Polishing but not limited to.
- How to understand and follow engineering drawings and CAD models for projects from a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, emergency services and the car industry.
- How to fabricate units following a job sheet.
- Quality control and inspection procedures to BSI standards.
- How to use power tools such as routers, Welding Guns, angle grinders safely.
- Recognised manufacturing standards for housekeeping, maintenance etc such as 5s.
- How to identify and manage maintenance needs for a manufacturing unit.
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SENIOR CNC ROUTER OPERATOR
- Pay: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour.
- Hours: Full time.
- Location: Leeds.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior CNC Router Operator to join our day shift team. If you’re confident in the running and setting of machines— and enjoy coaching apprentices — this role gives you both technical ownership and leadership responsibility.
The Role:
- Program, set and operate CNC routers to produce high quality components.
- Read job packs and select correct materials, tooling and machining strategies.
- Maintain workflow, monitor progress and update the Production Supervisor.
- Troubleshoot issues and support maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Keep the work area clean, safe and compliant with all standards.
Training & Leadership:
- Train and mentor apprentices and new CNC operators.
- Carry out on the job coaching and competency assessments.
- Support cross training and guide operators through daily tasks.
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MACHINING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIPS (FULL-TIME) – LEVEL 3
- 221 Pontefract Lane, Leeds LS9 0DX
- Start Date September 2026
Job description:
We are looking for an apprentice to join our machining and engineering team. Do you want to develop high-level machining and engineering skills in a forward-thinking, supportive manufacturing environment that produces complex components for clients across the world?
Are you interested in CNC machining, engineering, problem-solving, and understanding how precision parts are made? Are you hardworking, keen to learn and able to use your own initiative? If yes, we may have the right apprenticeship for you.
Becoming an apprentice with Barkston Plastic Engineering will allow you to build a wide range of machining and engineering skills within a supportive and successful business. Our apprenticeships follow a structured programme under which you will receive close mentoring from experienced machinists and engineers, alongside support from our apprenticeship provider both at college and in the workplace.
You will learn the following:
- How to set, operate and programme CNC machines (mills, routers and lathes) using industry-standard controls.
- How to safely operate manual machining equipment including manual mills, lathes, pillar drills and routers.
- How to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications.
- How to select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds and machining streategies for different materials.
- How to measure and inspect components using precision instruments such as micrometers, verniers and gauges.
- How to work to tight tolerances and quality standards required across industries including pharmaceutical, emergency services and automotive.
- How to apply recognised engineering and manufacturing standards including 5S, safe working practices and continuous improvement.
- How to identify and manage basic needs for machining equipment.
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PLASTIC FABRICATION APPRENTICESHIPS (FULL TIME) - LEVEL 2
- 221 Pontefract Lane, Leeds LS9 0DX
- Start Date September 2026
Job description:
We are looking for apprentices in plastic fabrication/welding and lean manufacturing.
Do you want to develop your skills in manufacturing in a forward thinking, supportive environment that manages challenging design work for clients across the world?
Are you interested in welding, hardworking, keen to learn and able to use your own initiative? If yes, we may have the right apprenticeship for you.
Becoming an apprentice with Barkston Plastic Engineering will allow you to build a wide range of manufacturing skills within a supportive and successful business. Our apprenticeships follow a structured programme under which you will receive close mentoring from experienced fabricators alongside support from our apprenticeship provider both at college and in the workplace.
You will learn the following:
- How to identify and understand the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of materials.
- Hand tools / machines - how to use tools such as plastic welding, routers, manual miller, lathe, annealing ovens, pillar drills, flame polishers.
- How to understand and follow engineering drawings and CAD models for projects from a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, emergency services and the car industry.
- Fabrication – how to fabricate units following a job sheet.
- Quality control and inspection procedures to BSI standards.
- Use power tools such as angle grinders safely.
- Recognised manufacturing standards for housekeeping, maintenance etc such as 5s.
- How to identify and manage maintenance needs for a manufacturing unit.
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