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