Toolroom Machinist

Toolroom Machinist / Toolmaker

Leamington Spa area
Permanent | Full-Time

• Basic salary up to £40,296.06
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and technical development
• Long-term stability within a well-invested engineering manufacturer

We are recruiting for an experienced Toolroom Machinist / Toolmaker to join a highly respected engineering manufacturer in the Leamington Spa area.

Working within a well-equipped, in-house Toolroom, you will support both prototype and production operations by manufacturing, maintaining and improving tooling to the highest standards.

This is a hands‑on precision engineering role offering variety, responsibility and long‑term security within a strong manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for producing and maintaining tooling, jigs, fixtures and precision machined components that support manufacturing operations.

• Manufacture and repair of production jigs, fixtures and tooling
• Producing precision components to engineering drawings
• Manual turning and milling
• Surface grinding
• Bench fitting including drilling, tapping, reaming and tool assembly
• CNC turning or milling (experience preferred; development available)
• Inspection of components using micrometers, verniers and gauges
• Supporting tooling maintenance within the production facility
• Collaborating with production and design teams where required

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship (C&G, ONC, NVQ or equivalent)
• Has proven experience as a Toolroom Machinist, Toolmaker or Precision Machinist
• Is confident using manual machining equipment
• Has CNC milling or turning experience (or willingness to develop)
• Can read and interpret engineering drawings
• Is capable of working to tight tolerances
• Has strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining principles and materials
• Works well within a small, collaborative engineering team
• Takes pride in quality, accuracy and safe working practices

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