Trainee Manual Machinist

Trainee Manual Machinist

£24,784 - £26,500, Haywards Heath, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Permanent, 24 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown, 8% pension, bonus, private health insurance, parking

The Role

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Manual Machinist to join a long-established engineering business specialising in the manufacture of high-quality machinery and precision components. Working within an established workshop team, the Trainee Manual Machinist will receive training and support to develop skills across manual machining, engineering drawings, quality checking and precision component production.

• Learning to operate manual machinery including lathes, milling machines, drills, presses and an NC band saw

• Supporting the production of precision components to required standards

• Learning to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Carrying out basic quality checks using calibrated measuring equipment

• Supporting adjustments to ensure work meets required quality standards

• Developing an understanding of machining techniques and workshop processes

• Assisting with basic troubleshooting and machine care

• Working closely with experienced machinists to build technical knowledge

• Maintaining good housekeeping and a clean, safe working environment

Requirements

The successful Trainee Manual Machinist will have a genuine interest in practical engineering, manufacturing or workshop-based work. Previous experience in a mechanical assembly, production, engineering, manufacturing or hands-on technical environment would be desirable, although full training will be provided. The ability to read engineering drawings, use hand tools or measuring equipment would be highly desirable. You will be practical, reliable, detail-focused and keen to learn a skilled trade within a supportive engineering environment. This role could suit someone who has worked as a Production Operative, Mechanical Assembler or Workshop Assistant.

Company Information

You will be joining a well-established engineering business with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and technical expertise. The business has continued to grow through investment in people, equipment and facilities, offering a stable and supportive environment where employees can develop their skills and build long-term careers. The company promotes training, development and progression, with future team lead opportunities possible as the business continues to expand.

Package

• Circa £26,500 salary

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Additional paid time off over Christmas

• 8% company pension contribution

• Annual performance-related bonus

• Annual pay review

• Salary sacrifice schemes including pension and electric vehicle scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Private health insurance

• Death in service benefit

• Company social events and subsidised activities

• On-site parking

• Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Permanent position

• Training and development opportunities

• Long-term progression opportunities

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