Starting your career in engineering? We’re looking for a motivated hands on worker to learn tool-setting for CNC milling machines. This is a hands-on role with on-the-job training and support from experienced team members to help you build practical skills and progress within the workshop.

Key responsibilities

• Learn to work from tooling setting sheets and job instructions

• Assist with setting milling cutters, drills and other tooling into holders (training provided)

• Deliver and collect tools to/from machines and support tool breakdown on job completion

• Keep the tool-setting area clean, organised and safe

• Help maintain tool holders, vices and other workshop equipment

• Support tooling stock control and help order consumables as required

• Develop the ability to prioritise tasks and meet production deadlines

Skills & experience (ideal for career starters)

• Genuine interest in engineering, machining, or hands-on workshop work

• Any workshop/assembly experience is helpful but not necessarily essential — we will train the right person

• Good attention to detail and reliable timekeeping

• Willingness to learn, follow processes and work methodically

• Excellent team communication skills

Education

• GCSE English & Maths (A–C) or equivalent (or working towards)

What’s on offer

• On-the-job training and mentoring in precision engineering

• Clear development and progression opportunities

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.