Trainee Machinist

KineticPlc; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Preston, North West, is seeking a Trainee Machinist for a permanent, full-time role in a busy machine shop. The position is in the Longridge area with a 38-hour week, Monday to Friday, and an hourly rate of £12.75 to £13.50 depending on experience.

Training will be provided to become a fully skilled CNC Press Brake Operator. You will perform hand-tool tasks, read technical drawings, assemble sheet metal, move pallets, and operate folding/bending machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or semi-skilled roles preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Read technical drawings and interpret specifications.
• Assemble sheet metal components and perform general assembly tasks.
• Move pallets and handle materials safely.
• Operate folding and bending machinery used on sheet metal.
• Use hand tools and assist in CNC-related setup as needed.

Skills

Reading drawings

Sheet metal assembly

Pallet handling

Assembly work

Machinery operation

Tools

CNC Machinery

Hand Tools

Job description

City of Preston, England, North West

Trainee Machinist

Permanent

Are you looking for a job in the 'Longridge' area of Preston, working in a Machine Shop environment?

Have you worked in a manufacturing environment before, doing assembling, using CNC Machinery or other semi-skilled work?

Would an hourly rate of between £12.75 - £13.50 depending on previous experience be OK for you?

Is a temp to perm position working 38 hours a week Mon-Fri something you are looking for?

Happy to be trained up to become a fully skilled CNC Press Brake Operator?

If you have answered 'yes' to ALL the above questions then this position may be right for you.

As a semi-skilled machinist you will be:

• Using Hand Tools
• Some heavy lifting may also be required
• Reading from technical drawings
• Assembling sheet metal
• General Assembly work
• Moving pallets (using hand held lifts)
• Use of machinery in the folding and bending of sheet metal

I am looking for punctual, reliable person to start this job, suitable candidates will have worked in a manufacturing environment previously doing assembly or operating machines.

This role is a trainee Press Brake Operator position so full training from an experienced machinist will be given, candidates must have the desire to learn and the hunger to succeed in becoming a Press Brake Operator.

Candidates will need to be local as public transport isn't ideal for start times.

Location; Longridge

Rate of pay: £12.75 - £13.50 DOE

Hours; 38 per week Mon - Fri