Trainee CNC Operator

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 3000337536-2
  • Date Posted: 2 October 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: West Riding Recruitment
  • Location: Stanningley, Yorkshire
  • Apprentice Pay: £12.71 to £16.00 Per Hour
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Manufacturing
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

Trainee CNC Operator

Our Client based in Pudsey is seeking 3 Trainee CNC Operators to join their very successful business on a temporary to permanent basis. The Client produces their products to a high technical standard and fulfil their customers' needs for quality and reliability.

As part of a team you will work adeptly and efficiently, setting up CNC programs, feeding the machines, and checking the products' dimensions manually (in- process) and/ or using CMM machines.

Main Tasks

You will be trained in the following:

  • Read drawings and creates CNC programs accordingly
  • Setting up and programming CNC machines (Mazak)
  • First- off dimensional tests on new programs
  • Feeding and running CNC machines
  • In-process controls using manual devices (gauges, micrometer)
  • Finished product inspections using CNC CMM machines
  • Problem-aware, active handling of CNC machines

Reporting in SAP and on paper

The Candidate
  • Good capacity to work in a small team
  • Mazak CNC experience would be beneficial
  • Methodical skills like 5S or CIP useful
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently
  • Willing to improve themselves and their work environment

Hours of Work

Rotating Shifts

Week 1) Monday to Thursday, noon Friday

Week 2) Monday to Thursday, no working on Friday

Pay / Benefits

As Trainee you will start on £12.71 initially which will increase based upon performance - a 26% payment uplift when working on the rotating shift pattern Week 2 hours will also be offered.

Once you become a permanent employee you will 26 days holiday plus the 8 statutory bank holidays.

Continuous training will be provided.