Tool Maker

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace service provider in London is seeking a skilled professional to craft and repair high-precision tools. The role involves operating manual machines, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess GCSE-level education, workshop experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join to help shape the future of aviation with your expertise.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Workshop experience essential; tool-room experience preferred.
• Basic welding knowledge (Gas, MIG, TIG, Stick) advantageous.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK indefinitely without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Operating manual machines and reading technical drawings.
• Supporting prototype assembly and using precision measurement techniques.
• Collaborating with engineering and production teams.
• Mentoring junior staff and maintaining tooling records.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Education

GCSE level education or equivalent

Tools

Milling machines

Turning machines

Job description

Use your expertise to craft and repair high‑precision tools for aerospace excellence. Collaborate with top teams, drive innovation, and ensure safety and quality in every project. Shape the future of aviation with your skills and dedication!

Responsibilities

• Operating manual machines, reading technical drawings, supporting prototype assembly, and using precision measurement techniques.
• Collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams to maintain tooling records, improve processes, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education or equivalent.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in milling or turning machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong problem‑solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and improvement‑oriented.
• Workshop experience essential; tool‑room experience preferred.
• Basic welding knowledge (Gas, MIG, TIG, Stick) advantageous.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK indefinitely without restrictions.

About Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group – the world's leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as modifications to the civil aviation industry. With tailor‑made maintenance programs and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers' aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing and development organization. With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in the fields of maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is located in London and has over 300 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization. www.ltlgs.com Join Us.