Internal CNC Trainer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants seeks an experienced CNC Trainer in Whitstable to deliver practical training for apprentices and staff. You will coach on Nakamura and Citizen lathes, assess competency, and maintain skills matrices while promoting quality, safety and efficiency across the machine shop.

Ideal candidates will have proven CNC lathe setting/operating experience in precision engineering, be able to read drawings, and mentor learners through their development journey, aligning

Qualifications

• Proven CNC lathe setting and operating experience within precision engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Nakamura and Citizen CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
• Excellent understanding of machining processes, tooling and quality standards.
• Strong communication, coaching and mentoring skills.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical CNC training programmes for apprentices and employees.
• Provide hands-on training on Nakamura and Citizen CNC lathes.
• Assess employee competency and identify development needs.
• Maintain training plans, records and skills matrices.
• Support apprentices throughout their learning journey.
• Work with production teams to identify skills gaps.
• Train employees in machine setting and operation techniques.
• Deliver training on inspection methods and measuring equipment.
• Promote quality standards and traceability requirements.
• Coach staff on tooling, machine optimisation and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Assist in developing training materials and work instructions.
• Support internal and external audits relating to training and competency.

Skills

CNC lathe setting

CNC lathe operating

Nakamura CNC

Citizen CNC

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Coaching & mentoring

Machining processes & tooling

Education

GCSE English and Maths

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC / HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification

Job description

Internal CNC Trainer

Whitstable

Salary: Highly Competitive DOE

Full time (37.5 Hours Per Week)

The Opportunity

Our client, a successful and growing precision engineering manufacturer, is looking for an experienced CNC professional to join their team as a CNC Trainer.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Setter/Operator who enjoys mentoring others and sharing technical expertise. You will play a key role in developing apprentices, new starters and existing employees, helping to build capability across the machine shop while promoting quality, efficiency and safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver practical CNC training programmes for apprentices and employees
• Provide hands-on training on Nakamura and Citizen CNC lathes
• Assess employee competency and identify development needs
• Maintain training plans, records and skills matrices
• Support apprentices throughout their learning journey
• Work with production teams to identify skills gaps
• Train employees in machine setting and operation techniques
• Deliver training on inspection methods and measuring equipment
• Promote quality standards and traceability requirements
• Coach staff on tooling, machine optimisation and efficiency improvements
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
• Assist in developing training materials and work instructions
• Support internal and external audits relating to training and competency

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Proven CNC lathe setting and operating experience within precision engineering
• Strong knowledge of Nakamura and Citizen CNC machinery
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment
• Excellent understanding of machining processes, tooling and quality standards
• Strong communication, coaching and mentoring skills
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification
• Assessor, coaching or training qualification
• Experience training apprentices
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience

Applicants must be physically capable of carrying out duties which may include lifting, bending and standing for extended periods.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.