Senior Toolmaker & Precision Engineer—High-Impact Projects

Hunter Hughes; Stokenchurch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned engineering company in the UK is seeking a skilled Toolmaker/Precision Engineer to join their team. This position involves manufacturing, fitting, and maintaining precision tooling across various departments, with a focus on manual machining and precision fitting. The role offers a competitive salary range between £35,000 and £50,000, alongside additional perks like overtime and a pension scheme. An ideal candidate should have an apprenticeship background and enjoy solving technical problems in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Overtime available

Pension scheme

25 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship‑trained or time‑served Toolmaker / Precision Engineer.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with manual machining and precision bench fitting.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, fit, develop, and maintain precision tooling and components.
• Support CNC, EDM, surface, cylindrical and jig grinding.

Skills

Manual machining

Precision fitting

Problem-solving

Engineering drawing interpretation

Education

Apprenticeship in Toolmaking/Precision Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

EDM

Job description

A family-owned engineering company in the UK is seeking a skilled Toolmaker/Precision Engineer to join their team. This position involves manufacturing, fitting, and maintaining precision tooling across various departments, with a focus on manual machining and precision fitting. The role offers a competitive salary range between £35,000 and £50,000, alongside additional perks like overtime and a pension scheme. An ideal candidate should have an apprenticeship background and enjoy solving technical problems in a collaborative environment.