Trainee Toolsetter

HR GO Recruitment; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,120; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a motivated hands-on learner to start tool-setting for CNC milling machines in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. This permanent role offers on‑the‑job training and support from experienced colleagues to build practical engineering skills and progress within the workshop.

Starting salary is dependent on experience, with the opportunity to learn tooling, setters, and various milling operations while delivering safe and efficient results in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in engineering, machining, or hands‑on workshop work.
• Willingness to learn, follow processes and work methodically.
• Excellent team communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to work from tooling setting sheets and job instructions
• Assist with setting milling cutters, drills and other tooling into holders (training provided)
• Deliver and collect tools to/from machines and support tool breakdown on job completion
• Keep the tool‑setting area clean, organised and safe
• Help maintain tool holders, vices and other workshop equipment
• Support tooling stock control and help order consumables as required
• Develop the ability to prioritise tasks and meet production deadlines

Skills

Interest in engineering

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Team communication

Reliable timekeeping

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent

Tools

CNC milling training

Job description

Job Reference: RT14726TS

Manufacturing and Production Kings Langley, Hertfordshire £25000 - £29120 per annum Permanent

Starting your career in engineering? We're looking for a motivated hands on worker to learn tool-setting for CNC milling machines. This is a hands‑on role with on‑the‑job training and support from experienced team members to help you build practical skills and progress within the workshop.

Key responsibilities

• Learn to work from tooling setting sheets and job instructions
• Assist with setting milling cutters, drills and other tooling into holders (training provided)
• Deliver and collect tools to/from machines and support tool breakdown on job completion
• Keep the tool‑setting area clean, organised and safe
• Help maintain tool holders, vices and other workshop equipment
• Support tooling stock control and help order consumables as required
• Develop the ability to prioritise tasks and meet production deadlines

Skills & experience (ideal for career starters)

• Genuine interest in engineering, machining, or hands‑on workshop work
• Any workshop/assembly experience is helpful but not necessarily essential – we will train the right person
• Good attention to detail and reliable timekeeping
• Willingness to learn, follow processes and work methodically
• Excellent team communication skills

Education

• GCSE English & Maths (A‑C) or equivalent (or working towards)

What's on offer

• On‑the‑job training and mentoring in precision engineering
• Clear development and progression opportunities

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

Contact us:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Call: 01233 722 401