Trainee CNC Toolsetter — Hands-On Engineering Path

HR GO Recruitment; Primrosehill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentoring

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a motivated trainee for hands-on tool-setting in CNC milling. You will learn by doing, under the guidance of experienced colleagues, and progressively build practical workshop skills.

Ideal candidates have a genuine interest in engineering, basic workshop experience welcome, and a strong eye for detail. The role offers on-the-job training and a clear path for development within the workshop.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in engineering, machining, or hands-on workshop work.
• Basic workshop experience encouraged but not required; training provided.
• Good attention to detail and reliable timekeeping.
• Willingness to follow processes and work methodically.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn tool-setting from sheets and instructions.
• Assist with setting milling cutters and other tooling (training provided).
• Deliver and collect tools to/from machines and support tool breakdown.
• Keep the tool-setting area clean, safe and organized.
• Assist with maintenance of tool holders and workshop equipment.
• Support stock control and ordering of consumables.

Skills

Engineering interest

Hands-on work

Attention to detail

Team communication

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a motivated trainee for hands-on tool-setting in CNC milling. You will learn by doing, under the guidance of experienced colleagues, and progressively build practical workshop skills.

Ideal candidates have a genuine interest in engineering, basic workshop experience welcome, and a strong eye for detail. The role offers on-the-job training and a clear path for development within the workshop.