Trainee Machinist

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established local business that designs, manufactures and tests industrial turbochargers supplied into the power generation, marine and rail traction industries.

Part of the Wabtec Corporation; Napier Turbochargers is part of a worldwide organisation that provides excellent career opportunities both within the UK and abroad.

The vacancy will require a flexible approach covering CNC Machining skills or development of skills across the following Production areas:

• Turning

• Milling

• Grinding

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 in an Engineering discipline

• It is a requirement that the successful candidate will attain NVQ Level 3 and course provision will be provided by Napier

Experience

• At least 3 years relevant industry experience

Skills

• Be self-motivated and have good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Understand the need to work as part of a team and be committed to the targets and measures of that team

• Show good timekeeping and be flexible in working shift patterns

• Demonstrate the ability to read engineering drawings and use a variety of calibrated measuring equipment

• Have a good awareness of the importance of a safe working environment and duties to oneself and others within the Company's HSE policy

Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026

Pay: £31,407.49 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person