Trainee Toolsetter

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2946582613-2
  • Date Posted: 31 August 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: HR GO Recruitment
  • Location: Nash Mills, Hertfordshire
  • Apprentice Pay: £25,000 to £29,120
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

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.