CNC Trainer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is assisting a growing precision engineering business in North Kent to appoint an experienced CNC Trainer. The role involves developing the next generation of skilled CNC operators and joining a hands-on machine shop environment.

You will deliver practical training across CNC turning, machine setting, programming principles, inspection and quality standards, with particular emphasis on Nakamura and Citizen machines, working with production supervisors to identify

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Strong knowledge of Nakamura and Citizen CNC machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of machining processes, tooling and cutting parameters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical CNC training to apprentices, new starters and existing employees.
• Provide hands-on instruction in setting and operating CNC lathes, particularly Nakamura and Citizen machines.
• Assess competency through observation and practical assessments.
• Develop training plans, maintain training records and manage competency matrices.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure trainees understand health, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

CNC machining

Nakamura machines

Citizen machines

Engineering drawings

Machining parameters

Inspection equipment

Quality standards

Coaching & mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC / HNC / HND

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

CNC Trainer

Location: North Kent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

A growing precision engineering business in North Kent is looking for an experienced CNC Trainer to join its machine shop and play a key role in developing the next generation of skilled CNC operators.

This is a hands-on position for an experienced CNC Setter Operator who enjoys sharing their knowledge and helping others develop. You will provide practical training across CNC turning, machine setting, programming principles, inspection and quality standards, with particular emphasis on Nakamura and Citizen CNC machines.

You will work closely with production supervisors and managers to identify skills gaps, assess competency and ensure employees have the technical skills and knowledge required to operate safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver practical CNC training to apprentices, new starters and existing employees
• Provide hands-on instruction in setting and operating CNC lathes, particularly Nakamura and Citizen machines
• Assess competency through observation and practical assessments
• Develop training plans, maintain training records and manage competency matrices
• Support apprentices throughout their development and provide regular feedback
• Train operators in machining processes, tooling, cutting parameters and machine optimisation
• Develop understanding of inspection equipment, quality standards and traceability requirements
• Identify training needs and work with production management to address skills gaps
• Support improvements in set-up times, cycle times, tooling performance and tool life
• Assist with training materials, procedures and standard operating instructions
• Promote safe working practices and ensure trainees understand relevant health, safety and environmental requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC lathes within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Nakamura and Citizen CNC machines
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Good understanding of machining processes, tooling and cutting parameters
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment
• Knowledge of quality standards, traceability and manufacturing best practice
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, mentor and motivate others
• A genuine interest in developing people and sharing technical knowledge
• An engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or HND would be beneficial, as would a recognised training, coaching or assessor qualification. Experience of working with apprentices and knowledge of competency-based assessment would also be advantageous.

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity to move into a role where your CNC experience can have a direct impact on developing skilled engineers within a precision manufacturing environment.

You will remain close to the technical side of CNC machining while taking responsibility for helping apprentices, new starters and experienced employees build their capabilities and confidence.

This is a permanent role.