Trainee CNC Machinist
14 days ago
Mancetter
JRS Associates Ltd has partnered with a leading engineering manufacturer to recruit a Trainee CNC Machinist to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin a career within engineering and CNC machining, with full training and development provided. The successful candidate will be trained to set and operate CNC milling machines, working alongside experienced engineers within a modern manufacturing environment. The Successful Trainee CNC Machinist will benefit from: • Starting salary of £12.71 per hour, • Increase to £14.00 per hour after 6 months, subject to successful training and development, • 4 on / 4 off day shift, • Full CNC machining training, • Long-term career progression, • Permanent employment, • Opportunity to develop into a skilled CNC Milling Setter / Operator, • Working within an established engineering business The Trainee CNC Machinist will be responsible for: • Learning to set and operate CNC milling machines, • Loading and unloading components, • Learning how to read and interpret engineering drawings, • Carrying out basic quality checks, • Using measuring equipment, • Learning tooling and machine offsets, • Working alongside experienced CNC machinists, • Maintaining high standards of quality and safety, • Developing machining knowledge through structured training The ideal Trainee CNC Machinist will have: • A genuine interest in engineering and manufacturing, • A strong willingness to learn and develop, • Good attention to detail, • A reliable and positive attitude, • An interest in machinery and mechanical engineering, • Previous engineering, manufacturing, machine operating or college-based engineering experience would be advantageous but is not essential, • The ability to work a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern Please note: The 4 on / 4 off shift runs continuously, meaning weekend working will be required when Saturdays and Sundays fall within the candidate’s four working days. If you are looking to start a long-term career within CNC machining and want the opportunity to be fully trained and developed by an established engineering business, please apply now