Trainee Toolsetter

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 skillsEducation

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed