Machinist Trainee

Job description

Trainee Machinist wanted in Banbury, hands-on with machines, tools or precision measuring? We'll train you the rest of the way, right through to skilled Machinist.

Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.

About the role and employer:

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading independent materials testing laboratory in Banbury, working with aerospace, automotive and power generation clients. Their busy on-site machine shop prepares precision test specimens from a wide range of metals, including aluminium, steel, nickel and titanium, machined to very tight tolerances ahead of mechanical and fatigue testing. This is a genuine trade role with real career depth behind it, not a dead-end shop floor job.

What you'll do:
Prepare test blanks from bar and billet stock using band saws and abrasive saws
Operate manual mills and manual lathes to machine blanks to tight tolerances from engineering drawings
Work across a range of materials, including aluminium, steel, nickel alloys and titanium
Use measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers) to check work against drawing tolerances
Follow instructions accurately and work independently once trained
Build toward CNC milling and turning, and eventually CNC programming, as your skills grow

What you'll bring:
Genuine hands-on experience across at least two of: operating machines (manual or CNC), using power tools in a work or trade setting, or using precision measuring equipment in a work setting
Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances
High standard of spoken and written English
Exemplary timekeeping and attendance record
Right to work in the UK
Any CNC milling or turning experience (Fanuc, HAAS) is a strong xohmjla bonus, but not required

What's on offer:
£27,654 starting salary
Full training on manual and CNC mills and lathes, right through to CNC programming, a real long-term skills investment, not just a shop floor job
Double day shift pattern (6am to 2.30pm and 1.30pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday)
Join an accredited, established testing laboratory with a clear route to skilled machinist

How to apply:
If this sounds like you, send your CV with "Trainee Machinist" in the subject line, or drop me a message for a confidential chat about the role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Banbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English