Trainee CNC Machinist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee CNC Machinist
About The Role:
- We have an exciting opportunity for a 'Trainee CNC Machinist' to join our friendly and progressive team. It is beneficial that the candidate already has some experience operating and setting machines.
The Trainee CNC Machinists key responsibilities would be:
- Learning how to operate and set our CNC Machines.
- Conforming and assisting with the upkeep of our health and safety legislations.
- Understanding CNC programs and amending the information within them.
- Learning and advancing skills whilst operating our machines and control systems.
- Participate on problem solving and counter measure.
- Keep the work area tidy and safe in accordance with the company policies.
- Clean your work area 15 minutes before the end of the day.
What we want from you:
- An understanding of manufacturing precision engineering
Benefits:
- Continuous work-based training.
- Onsite parking.
- Pension Scheme.
Ability to commute/relocate (Required): Abingdon, OX14 1RL: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
Salary:
- £12 per hour
Schedule:
- Day Shift
- Monday to Friday
About Us:
- At Ashby Precision Engineering we provide a wide variety of precision engineering services, thanks to the expertise and talent of our machinists, craftsmen, and precision engineers. For more than 40 years we have been delivering premium quality services to a wide range of clients, from small local companies to international corporations.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abingdon: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee CNC Machinist roles across Ashby Precision engineering's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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