Precision Machine Training Specialist

TEC Partners Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Partners Limited is seeking a Precision Machine Training Specialist (Contract) based in Reading. The role centers on hands‑on training of machinists, emphasizing safe practices, high workmanship, and practical instruction on the shop floor.

The successful candidate will lead first‑line coaching, drive behavioural improvements, and foster a strong health and safety culture while delivering milling and turning training in a precision engineering setting.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years competent machining experience
• Strong experience with Shop Mill and Shop Turn, plus manual milling and turning
• Background in engineering or manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience including hand fitting
• Confident communicator with the ability to teach and coach others
• Safety‑focused and fully compliant with H&S requirements
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS assessment

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands‑on training in milling and turning operations
• Coach and mentor individuals on machining best practice and safe working methods
• Demonstrate leadership at first‑line level and challenge poor or unsafe behaviours
• Support and promote a strong health and safety culture
• Clearly articulate training requirements and adapt approach to individual skill levels
• Lead by example in a precision engineering environment

Skills

Machining experience

Shop Mill

Shop Turn

Manual milling

Manual turning

Hand fitting

Safety compliance

Effective communicator

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

NVQ Level 4 advantageous

Tools

Siemens interfaces

Job description

Precision Machine Training Specialist (Contract)

Location: Reading
Contract Length: 12 months
Working Pattern: 100% onsite
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: £59 per hour (umbrella)

An opportunity is available for an experienced machining professional to take on a hands‑on, training‑focused role within a high‑integrity engineering and manufacturing environment. This position is suited to someone with strong practical machining experience who enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing others on the job.

The Role

You will be responsible for training and supporting machinists in precision machining activities, ensuring safe working practices and high standards of workmanship. The role has a strong emphasis on practical instruction, leadership at first‑line level, and positively influencing behaviours on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hands‑on training in milling and turning operations
• Coach and mentor individuals on machining best practice and safe working methods
• Demonstrate leadership at first‑line level and challenge poor or unsafe behaviours
• Support and promote a strong health and safety culture
• Clearly articulate training requirements and adapt approach to individual skill levels
• Lead by example in a precision engineering environment

Essential Experience and Skills

• 2 to 3 years competent machining experience, dependent on individual capability
• Strong experience with Shop Mill and Shop Turn, plus manual milling and turning
• Background in engineering or manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience including hand fitting
• Confident communicator with the ability to teach and coach others
• Safety‑focused and fully compliant with H&S requirements
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS assessment

Desirable

• Teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience
• Formal teaching qualification
• Experience using Siemens interfaces
• Previous experience in public or private sector engineering or manufacturing environments

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent
• NVQ Level 4 would be highly advantageous