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  • Glasgow

  • £14 - £15 per hour

  • Permanent

First Achieve Engineering - Trainee Operators Wanted (Multiple Roles)

Location: Glasgow
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday (with shift rotation once fully trained)
Experience Required: None - full training provided!

First Achieve Engineering are proudly recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading high-precision manufacturing business, who are expanding their Glasgow operations. Due to continued growth, we are hiring multiple Trainee Operator positions, ideal for individuals looking to start or develop their career within engineering and precision manufacturing.

Trainee Roles Available

We are recruiting trainees across several key departments:

Masking Operator Trainee

You'll learn how to prepare components for painting and anodising, apply masking techniques, complete job documentation, maintain work areas, and support continuous improvement activities. Full competency develops over the first year with ongoing guidance.

Plating Operator Trainee

Full training provided to operate chemical plating lines, monitor production tanks, carry out X-ray coating tests, and complete job documentation. Ideal for those with good dexterity and a safety-focused approach.

Deburr Operator Trainee

Learn how to finish precision components using hand and power tools, remove burrs and imperfections, inspect work to high standards, and follow technical instructions. No previous experience required.

Who Would Suit These Roles?

These opportunities are perfect for:

  • Individuals starting their engineering career

  • Those with good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail

  • People who enjoy hands-on, practical work

  • Candidates who are reliable, positive, and eager to learn

Key Behaviours & Attributes

Across all trainee roles, we're looking for people who are:

  • Positive and resilient

  • Keen to learn and develop technical skills

  • Proactive with good time management

  • Team-focused and respectful

  • Quality-driven and safety-conscious

What's in it for you?

  • Full training provided - no previous experience needed

  • Permanent contract with long-term development

  • Two-shift rotation (early & backshift) once trained, including shift allowance

  • Excellent company benefits, including:

    • Pension

    • Life insurance

    • Private medical healthcare

    • Prescription protection eyewear

    • Employee retail discounts

  • 33 days annual leave, including Christmas shutdown

  • Opportunities to progress and build a long-term career in precision engineering

  • A supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement

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