Trainee CNC Setter / Operator

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking Trainee CNC Machinists / Operators at their South Nottingham site. This role offers comprehensive training from experienced machinists on CNC turning centres, preparing candidates for a full CNC Setter / Operator position. Candidates will enjoy a supportive manufacturing environment, flexible shifts, competitive salary, and additional benefits including bonuses and leave. If you are looking for a rewarding start in manufacturing, apply now.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Onsite café

Small onsite gym

25 Days leave

Responsibilities

• Learn to use CNC turning centres with Fanuc and Mazatrol controls.
• Work in high-quality industries such as aerospace and energy.

Skills

Experience of working within a manufacturing environment

Operating machinery

Basic mechanical aptitude

Reading technical drawings

Prioritizing workload

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Due to internal promotions, this sector leading manufacturing company is looking to recruit Trainee CNC Machinists / Operators at their manufacturing site based in South Nottingham.

This is a great career path to becoming a full CNC Setter / Operator working on lathes / turning machines in a clean, well run manufacturing environment.

As a successful candidate you will have the choice on which shifts you prefer to work.

Shifts

• Mornings: Mon to Thurs 6am - 2pm and Fri 6am -1pm, then following week
• Afternoons: Mon to Thurs 2pm to 10pm and Fri 1pm to 8pm.

Salary and benefits

• £28,000 (approx. £14.50 per hour), 37.5 hours per week
• Plus 10% shift premium added to salary for afternoon shifts
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 5% of salary)
• Good quality onsite café
• Small onsite gym
• 25 Days leave
• Plus more!

Role

As Trainee CNC Machinist / Operator you will be taught by the experienced CNC Machinists on how to use a CNC turning centres with Fanuc and Mazatrol controls. Most of the products are plastic based and are used in high quality industries such as aerospace, oil & gas, and energy sector.

Required skills

• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment
• Ideally experienced with operating machinery, preferable some CNC experience
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings, assembly procedures, bills of materials and production routes
• Ability to prioritise workload according to order requirements
• Basic problem‑solving skills and ability to use measuring tools and interpret the information correctly

If you would like to become a Trainee CNC Machinist / Operator, please apply, or contact Stuart Cooper at Wagstaff Recruitment for more information.

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