Trainee CNC Machinist

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.