Precision Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a skilled Precision Engineer or Tool Maker for a Corby-based traditional engineering shop. The role involves work with high-precision components, mainly for food and logistics sectors, using manual milling and turning machines. Overtime is available, with a typical hourly rate of 17.00–20.00 and a DOE salary range.

You will read drawings, maintain tools, inspect parts, and ensure tight tolerances while supporting production targets in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with metals, stainless steel, aluminium, alloys and plastics.
• Ability to work independently in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes, milling machines, grinders and semi-manual CNC machines to cut and shape materials.
• Manufacture parts used in the food and logistics industries.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to tight tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts using verniers, micrometres, gauges.
• Maintain and modify tools to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with team to achieve production targets.
• Document records for quality and traceability.

Job description

Precision Engineer / Tool Maker

Corby

Monday to Friday Working hours (Apply online only) + Overtime

17.00 - 20.00 per hour ( 35,300 - 41,600) DOE

We are seeking an experienced Precision Engineer or tool maker to join our client who are a small but established traditional engineering business. The company manufactures high precision components which are used within the food and logistics industries. The successful person will be working in a traditional engineering machine shop producing high-precision components and parts using manual milling and turning machines. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced precision engineer / toolmaker who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and enjoys hands‑on work.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manual machining equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and semi‑manual CNC machines to cut and shape materials.
• To manufacture parts and components used in a variety of industries primarily food and logistics.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to create components and parts with extremely tight tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts using measuring equipment (verniers, micrometres, gauges).
• Maintain repair and modify tools and components to ensure optimal performance.
• Work with other team members to achieve production targets.
• Document records for quality and traceability.

Required Skills & Experience

• Precision engineer experienced in milling and turning using manual machines and lathes.
• Knowledge of XYZ machines would be advantageous.
• Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of materials such as metals, stainless steel, aluminium, alloys and plastics.
• Ability to work confidently within an engineering environment.
• A good understanding of manual machining and semi‑CNC technologies.
• Competent with measuring and inspection equipment.
• Understanding of workshop health & safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving skills for diagnosing tool failures.
• Full UK driving licence would be ideal as you may have to visit customers from time to time.

Our client is offering a stable long term position in a supportive and skilled engineering environment. If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please apply by submitting your CV or for more information please email (url removed).