Machining Trainee / Technician Taunton, Somerset
35-hour week | Monday to Friday | Day Shift
Full Training Provided | Career Development Opportunity
Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Machining Trainee / Technician to join their specialist manufacturing team in Taunton, Somerset. This role offers the opportunity to develop a career in precision engineering, with full training provided for trainee-level candidates and further development opportunities for experienced technicians.
Working as part of a small, supportive team, you will be involved in the production of precision components, following detailed engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
The Role
- Mounting workpieces and preparing jobs for production
- Setting up machinery in line with drawings and specifications
- Operating machinery to manufacture precision components
- Demounting completed work safely and efficiently
- Cleaning finished components to the required standards
- Carrying out routine machine maintenance and housekeeping activities
- Inspecting and checking completed work for quality and accuracy
- Following engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions
- Adhering to Health & Safety and COSHH procedures at all times
The Machining Trainee / Technician will work a 35-hour week on a Monday to Friday day shift, with flexibility around working hours where required.
Skills & Experience
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Engineering qualification (preferred)
- Good attention to detail and the ability to follow technical documentation
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
- Previous machining, manufacturing, engineering or workshop experience for Technician-level applicants
- An interest in precision engineering, mechanical manufacturing or machine operation
Salary & Benefits
- Salary & Benefits Trainee
- £12.71 - £13.31 per hour
- Suitable for candidates with little or no machining experience
- Full training providedTechnician
- £13.69 - £14.00 per hour
- Suitable for candidates with previous machining experience and a Level 2 or Level 3 Engineering qualification+
Additional benefits include:
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Day shifts
- 35-hour working week
- Full training and ongoing development
- Supportive team environment
- Long-term career prospects within a specialist engineering business
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to a basic DBS check. Due to the nature of the work, nationality restrictions may apply.
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Machining Technician in Taunton employer: Meridian Business Support Ltd
Join a dynamic and innovative engineering firm in Exeter, where your skills as a Tooling Engineer will be valued and nurtured. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous improvement and problem-solving. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that challenge and inspire you.
Contact Details:
Meridian Business Support Ltd Recruitment Team
