Trainee CNC Programmer/ Machinist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee CNC Programmer / Machinist
Are you passionate about engineering and looking to take the next step in your career? Are you looking for a company that can genuinely support your growth and provide training? Then this opportunity is the one for you! Our client is prepared to provide training in several areas including CNC Milling/ Turning and Programming Online/ CADCAM. The ideal candidate will have will have recently completed their apprenticeship or have work based experience in CNC Milling and turning ideally setting and operating as a minimum. A fantastic modern work environment with new machines and great people. Interesting and Niche engineering industry with plenty of opportunities to grow.
Trainee CNC Programmer / Machinist
- As a minimum you will need experience setting and operating CNC Machines
- Committed to ensuring a quality machined component
- All controls Experience considered
- Team player with a good attitude
- Good attitude when it comes to learning and receiving training
- Must be open to being trained and supported on other machines
- Carry out general housekeeping of the department individually and with other members of the team.
Trainee CNC Programmer / Machinist
- £11.00-£15.00 per hour
- Days based hours with some flexibility on start and finish time Monday to Friday
- Pension
- Overtime paid @ x1.5
- Progression and training opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: TCNCALL
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee CNC Programmer/ Machinist roles across JK Associates's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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