Trainee CNC Setter Operator

Travail Employment Group; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension

Private health insurance

On-site parking

Annual bonus

Cycle to Work

Death in service

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is hiring a Trainee CNC Setter/Operator in Haywards Heath to learn setting and operating CNC machines, read engineering drawings, and support quality checks on production parts.

The role is permanent with a Monday–Friday schedule, offering training and a clear path to becoming a skilled CNC setter/operator within a supportive engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in CNC machining or precision manufacturing.
• Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience is helpful but not required.
• Experience reading drawings or using measuring equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts.
• Support machining work to production specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Understand tooling, fixtures and machining processes.
• Carry out in-progress checks to ensure quality.
• Inspect finished components for specification compliance.
• Assist with routine machine checks and basic maintenance.
• Troubleshoot machining issues with guidance.
• Work closely with skilled machinists to develop skills.

Skills

CNC machining

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Job description

Trainee CNC Setter/Operator

£24,784 - £26,500, Haywards Heath, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Permanent, 24 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown, 8% pension, bonus, private health insurance, parking

The Role

• Learning to set and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts
• Supporting machining work in line with production specifications
• Learning to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
• Developing an understanding of tooling, fixtures and machining processes
• Carrying out in-progress checks to ensure accuracy and quality
• Inspecting completed components to ensure they meet specification
• Supporting routine machine checks and basic maintenance
• Assisting with troubleshooting machining issues
• Working closely with experienced CNC machinists to develop technical skills
• Supporting good housekeeping, quality standards and continuous improvement across the workshop

Requirements

• The successful Trainee CNC Setter/Operator will have a genuine interest in CNC machining, engineering or precision manufacturing.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering, machine operating, mechanical assembly or production environment would be desirable, although full training will be provided.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, using measuring equipment or working with machinery would be highly desirable.
• You will be practical, accurate, reliable and keen to develop into a skilled CNC role within a supportive engineering environment.
• This role could suit someone who has worked as a Machine Operator, Production Operative or Engineering Operative.

Company Information

You will be joining a well-established engineering business with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and technical expertise. The business continues to grow through investment in people, equipment and facilities, offering a stable and supportive working environment where employees can develop their skills and build long-term careers. The company promotes training, development and progression, with future opportunities possible as the business continues to expand.

Package

• Circa £26,500 salary
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional paid time off over Christmas
• 8% company pension contribution
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Annual pay review
• Salary sacrifice schemes including pension and electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private health insurance
• Death in service benefit
• Company social events and subsidised activities
• On-site parking
• Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Permanent position
• Training and development opportunities
• Long-term progression opportunities