Machining Trainee / Technician Taunton, Somerset 35-hour week | Monday to Friday | Day Shift Full Training Provided | Career Development Opportunity Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Machining Trainee / Technician to join their specialist manufacturing team in Taunton, Somerset. This role offers the opportunity to develop a career in precision engineering, with full training provided for trainee-level candidates and further development opportunities for experienced technicians. Working as part of a small, supportive team, you will be involved in the production of precision components, following detailed engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The Role As a Machining Trainee / Technician, your duties will include: Mounting workpieces and preparing jobs for production Setting up machinery in line with drawings and specifications Operating machinery to manufacture precision components Demounting completed work safely and efficiently Cleaning finished components to the required standards Carrying out routine machine maintenance and housekeeping activities Inspecting and checking completed work for quality and accuracy Following engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions Adhering to Health & Safety and COSHH procedures at all timesThe Machining Trainee / Technician will work a 35-hour week on a Monday to Friday day shift, with flexibility around working hours where required. Skills & Experience To be considered for this Machining Trainee / Technician role, you should have: A Level 2 or Level 3 Engineering qualification (preferred) Good attention to detail and the ability to follow technical documentation A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills Previous machining, manufacturing, engineering or workshop experience for Technician-level applicants An interest in precision engineering, mechanical manufacturing or machine operationSalary & Benefits Trainee £12.71 - £13.31 per hour Suitable for candidates with little or no machining experience Full training providedTechnician £13.69 - £14.00 per hour Suitable for candidates with previous machining experience and a Level 2 or Level 3 Engineering qualificationAdditional benefits include: Monday to Friday working pattern Day shifts 35-hour working week Full training and ongoing development Supportive team environment Long-term career prospects within a specialist engineering businessPlease note that any offer of employment will be subject to a basic DBS check. Due to the nature of the work, nationality restrictions may apply. If you have experience as a Machine Operator, Engineering Operative, Manufacturing Technician, Production Operative or are looking to start a career within precision engineering, we would like to hear from you. Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy