Machinist Trainee
Job in
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Coretech Talent Limited t/a Core Search
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading independent materials testing laboratory in Banbury, working with aerospace, automotive and power generation clients. Their busy on-site machine shop prepares precision test specimens from a wide range of metals, including aluminium, steel, nickel and titanium, machined to very tight tolerances ahead of mechanical and fatigue testing. This is a genuine trade role with real career depth behind it, not a dead-end shop floor job.
What you'll do:
Prepare test blanks from bar and billet stock using band saws and abrasive saws Operate manual mills and manual lathes to machine blanks to tight tolerances from engineering drawings Work across a range of materials, including aluminium, steel, nickel alloys and titanium Use measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers) to check work against drawing tolerances Follow instructions accurately and work independently once trained Build toward CNC milling and turning, and eventually CNC programming, as your skills grow What you'll bring:
Genuine hands-on experience across at least two of: operating machines (manual or CNC), using power tools in a work or trade setting, or using precision measuring equipment in a work setting Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances High standard of spoken and written English Exemplary timekeeping and attendance record Right to work in the UK Any CNC milling or turning experience (Fanuc, HAAS) is a strong bonus, but not required What's on offer: £27,654 starting salary Full training on manual and CNC mills and lathes, right through to CNC programming, a real long-term skills investment, not just a shop floor job Double day shift pattern (6am to 2.30pm and 1.30pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday) Join an accredited, established testing laboratory with a clear route to skilled machinist
How to apply:
If this sounds like you, send your CV with "Trainee Machinist" in the subject line, or drop me a message for a confidential chat about the role.
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