Trainee Manual Machinist

Placrrecruitment Co; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is helping an Eastbourne-based engineering manufacturer recruit a Trainee Manual Turner. You will operate manual lathes and milling machines, read drawings, and contribute to precision components in a modern production environment.

This is a structured career step with on-the-job training, focused on quality, measurement and safe working practices. You will build skilled craftsmanship and have opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Completed an apprenticeship involving manual lathes and milling machines.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment to check accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision metal components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Machine components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Use micrometers and verniers to check accuracy.
• Carry out basic inspection and complete production documentation.
• Maintain health and safety and a clean work area.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring with micrometers & verniers

Quality-focused with attention to data

Teamwork and independence

Education

Apprenticeship in manual machining

Job description

Trainee Manual Machinist

Eastbourne | Competitive Salary and excellent career opportunities | Full-Time

Placr's client is delighted to be recruiting for a respected engineering and manufacturing client in Hailsham who are seeking a trainee Manual Turner to join their precision machining team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced machinist who takes pride in producing high-quality components to exacting standards in a modern engineering environment.

The Role

• Operate manual lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision metal components
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications
• Machine parts to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Carry out basic inspection and measurement of completed components
• Complete production documentation accurately
• Maintain safe working practices and a clean work area

About You

• Proven experience operating manual lathes and mills
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of precision machining and tolerances
• Experienced using measuring equipment such as micrometers and verniers
• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established, high-tech engineering manufacturer
• Work on precision components in a specialist machining environment
• Supportive team culture with long-term career opportunities
• Stable, full-time role with a competitive salary

If you're an experienced Manual Turner looking to join a respected engineering business where quality and craftsmanship matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Placr Recruitment is recruiting for a specialist engineering manufacturer seeking a Manual Turner ready to take the next step in their career.

Have you completed an apprenticeship in manual machining and want to build your skills within a precision engineering environment? This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience, work on high-quality components and grow your career within an established manufacturing business.

The Role

• Operate manual lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision metal components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Machine components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Use measuring equipment, including micrometers and verniers, to check accuracy.
• Carry out basic inspection and complete production documentation.
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and health and safety.

About You

• Completed an apprenticeship involving manual lathes and milling machines.
• Looking for the next step in your machining career.
• Confident reading engineering drawings and working to precise tolerances.
• Good knowledge of measuring equipment and component inspection.
• A keen eye for detail, a commitment to quality and a willingness to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Apply?

• Join a specialist, high-tech engineering manufacturer.
• Develop your manual machining skills in a precision engineering environment.
• Build a long-term career with opportunities to learn and progress.
• Enjoy a full-time position with a competitive salary.

Ready to put your apprenticeship skills into practice and take the next step in precision engineering?