Manual Machinist / Toolmaker - Taunton

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Overtime paid at 1.5x

2pm finish Fridays

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is recruiting for a Manual Machinist / Toolmaker in Taunton to join a precision engineering manufacturer on a permanent basis. The role involves making, modifying and repairing tooling and components with a strong focus on quality and close tolerances.

You will operate manual mills and lathes, read drawings, and use inspection tools. The position offers overtime, a 2pm finish on Fridays, pension, life insurance and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual machining or toolmaking in precision engineering.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use inspection equipment.
• Experience with XYZ ProTRAK advantageous but not essential.
• Time-served machinist or toolmaker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual milling machines and lathes to produce parts and tooling.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Carry out fitting, assembly, finishing and modification work on tooling and components.
• Use micrometers, verniers, height gauges and other inspection equipment to maintain quality.

Skills

Manual machining

Toolmaking

Reading drawings

Measuring/inspection

Problem solving

Fitting/assembling tooling

Tools

XYZ ProTRAK

Job description

Are you an experienced Manual Machinist / Toolmaker looking for a varied engineering role where quality and craftsmanship are genuinely valued?

Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Taunton that specialises in producing high-quality tooling and engineered components for a range of industries. This is a permanent role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled manufacturing team where no two projects are the same, offering a diverse workload, modern facilities, overtime opportunities and a 2pm finish every Friday.

The Role

As a Manual Machinist / Toolmaker, you will play a key role in the manufacture, modification and repair of precision tooling and components, working within a dedicated engineering and toolroom environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating manual milling machines and lathes to produce precision-engineered parts and tooling.
• Using XYZ ProTRAK machinery where required.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances accurately.
• Carrying out fitting, assembly, finishing and modification work on tooling and components.
• Using micrometers, verniers, height gauges and other inspection equipment to maintain quality standards.
• Working closely with CNC machinists and other engineering colleagues to deliver projects efficiently.This Manual Machinist / Toolmaker position would suit someone who enjoys hands-on engineering work, problem-solving and producing high-quality workmanship to close tolerances.

Skills & Experience

To be successful as a Manual Machinist / Toolmaker, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within manual machining, toolmaking, precision engineering or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience operating manual mills and lathes.
• The ability to confidently read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Good practical problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience of fitting and assembling precision parts or tooling.
• A reliable, organised and quality-focused approach to work.Experience with XYZ ProTRAK equipment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £16.50 per hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• 2pm finish every Friday
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Varied, bespoke engineering projects rather than repetitive production work
• Supportive and experienced manufacturing team
• Stable permanent employment with a growing engineering business

This is a fantastic opportunity for a time-served machinist, toolmaker, fitter, toolroom engineer or precision engineer looking to join a company that values accuracy, quality and attention to detail.