£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 Travail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within 7 days you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion
Salary description
£24784.00 - £26500.00 per year