Trainee Manual Machinist

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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

8% pension contribution

Annual bonus

Private health insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is recruiting a Trainee Manual Machinist in Haywards Heath. This permanent, Monday–Friday role offers training in manual machining, reading engineering drawings, quality checking, and producing precision components within an established workshop.

Salary sits around £24,784 to £26,500 with 24 days holiday, bank holidays, pension contributions, private health insurance, parking and a Christmas shutdown.

Qualifications

• Reading engineering drawings and using hand tools or measuring equipment is desirable.
• Desire to learn and develop skills in manual machining and quality checks.
• Practical and reliable with an interest in engineering.Working in a supportive workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate manual machinery including lathes, milling machines, drills, presses and an NC band saw.
• Support production of precision components to required standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Carry out basic quality checks using calibrated measuring equipment.
• Assist with adjustments to ensure work meets quality standards.
• Develop understanding of machining techniques and workshop processes.
• Support basic troubleshooting and machine care.
• Work closely with experienced machinists to build knowledge.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Hand tool use

Quality checking

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

Trainee Manual Machinist

£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

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Manual Machinist to join a long-established engineering business specialising in the manufacture of high-quality machinery and precision components. Working within an established workshop team, the Trainee Manual Machinist will receive training and support to develop skills across manual machining, engineering drawings, quality checking and precision component production.

• Learning to operate manual machinery including lathes, milling machines, drills, presses and an NC band saw
• Supporting the production of precision components to required standards
• Learning to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Carrying out basic quality checks using calibrated measuring equipment
• Supporting adjustments to ensure work meets required quality standards
• Developing an understanding of machining techniques and workshop processes
• Assisting with basic troubleshooting and machine care
• Working closely with experienced machinists to build technical knowledge
• Maintaining good housekeeping and a clean, safe working environment

Requirements

The successful Trainee Manual Machinist will have a genuine interest in practical engineering, manufacturing or workshop-based work. Previous experience in a mechanical assembly, production, engineering, manufacturing or hands-on technical environment would be desirable, although full training will be provided. The ability to read engineering drawings, use hand tools or measuring equipment would be highly desirable. You will be practical, reliable, detail-focused and keen to learn a skilled trade within a supportive engineering environment. This role could suit someone who has worked as a Production Operative, Mechanical Assembler or Workshop Assistant.

Company Information

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