CNC Machining Technician Trainee | Motorsport Precision

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Woking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a CNC Machining Trainee to join the machine shop. You will build and pre-set tooling assemblies, prepare and operate multi-axis CNC tools, support component finishing, and ensure materials and job packs are ready for production.

You will contribute to delivering projects and upgrades, maintaining accurate records, and upholding safety and quality standards. This role suits a detailed, proactive learner with an interest in motorsport manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machine tools within a precision manufacturing environment.
• An understanding of small-batch component manufacture, ideally gained in motorsport, aerospace or a similar industry.
• The ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and practical skills for tasks such as deburring, tapping, component handling and packing.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills, with the ability to create documents and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Manage and restock the tooling vending system, building and pre-setting spindle tooling assemblies in line with set-up sheets.
• Prepare and operate multi-axis CNC machine tools, including changing and setting jigs, fixtures and spindle tooling.
• Prepare job packs and raw materials, working with the metal stores and machining team to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Maintain accurate inspection and tooling records, complete planned machine maintenance activities and support high workplace standards.
• Carry out hand finishing, careful handling and packing of metallic and additively manufactured components, while contributing positively to shop-floor safety.

Skills

CNC machining

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

MS Word/MS Excel

Team player

Job description

McLaren Racing is seeking a CNC Machining Trainee to join the machine shop. You will build and pre-set tooling assemblies, prepare and operate multi-axis CNC tools, support component finishing, and ensure materials and job packs are ready for production.

You will contribute to delivering projects and upgrades, maintaining accurate records, and upholding safety and quality standards. This role suits a detailed, proactive learner with an interest in motorsport manufacturing.