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.