Trainee Toolsetter

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

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.