Machining Trainee / Technician


Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Salary:	£12.71 to £14 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Taunton, TA1 1RY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

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.

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