Acorn Recruitment
Machining Trainee / Technician
Taunton TA1 1RY
Key information
- Pay
- £12.71 to £14 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 22 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Nov 2026
About this role
Machining Trainee / Technician
Yeovil Area
£12.71 - £14.00 per hour
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Day Shift
Our client is seeking a
Machining Trainee / Technician to join their friendly production team, manufacturing high-precision engineering components.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in engineering or for an individual with previous machining experience who is looking for their next challenge. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out various machining and associated manufacturing processes
- Mounting, machining, cleaning, and inspecting precision components
- Reading and following engineering drawings and work instructions
- Completing quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
- Adhering to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations at all times
- Working as part of a small, supportive production team
Candidate Requirements
- Level 2 or Level 3 Engineering qualification preferred
- Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow technical instructions and work to high standards
- Previous machining experience is advantageous for Technician-level applicants
Salary
Trainee
£12.71 - £13.31 per hour
- Suitable for candidates with little or no machining experience
- Engineering Level 2/3 qualification desirable
Technician
£13.69 - £14.00 per hour
- Previous machining experience required
- Engineering Level 2/3 qualification preferred
What's on Offer?
- Full training provided
- Permanent day shift
- 35-hour working week
- Opportunity to develop a long-term career within a specialist engineering environment
- Supportive team culture
Please note
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Basic DBS check and eligibility requirements due to nationality restrictions associated with the role.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.