Toolmaker

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Toolmaker (Precision Engineer) for a hands-on role in Bedford. Candidates will be responsible for precision fitting high-value components in a unique manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in metal model making and a strong understanding of precision engineering techniques, with a focus on high attention to detail. Competitive pay and additional benefits, including training and private health insurance, are offered.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

26 Days Holiday (+ BH)

Overtime/Shift Premiums

Training

Qualifications

• Time-served, fully skilled engineer with experience in metal model making.
• Understanding of wider MMC skills like EDM, turning, jig boring.
• Experience in a precision manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Precision fitting and assembly of model components.
• Preparing and finishing parts to exacting tolerances.
• Contributing to process improvements within the fitting section.

Skills

Precision fitting

Attention to detail

EDM

CNC machining

Job description

Toolmaker (Precision Engineer)

Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes

£35,000 + Day Shifts (7am-3pm) + Overtime/Shift Premiums + Training + Private Health Insurance + 26 Days Holiday ( + BH )

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Fitter to join an innovative company during an exciting period of growth, taking on a key role in producing high‑precision components for world‑leading research projects.

On offer is a hands‑on position where you will work on unique, high‑value components used to manufacture scaled models for testing in an industry‑leading facility.

This company operates one of the only facilities in the world that specialises in this niche field. They are now looking for a skilled Fitter to join their team and play a key part in the ongoing success and development of their globally recognised operation.

Responsibilities

• Precision fitting and assembly of model components
• Preparing and finishing parts to exacting tolerances
• Contributing to process improvements within the fitting section
• Fitting and assembling precision components and pressure tubing

Qualifications

• Time‑served, fully skilled engineer with experience in metal model making or precision fitting
• Solid understanding of wider MMC skills such as EDM, turning, jig boring, grinding, and CNC machining
• High attention to detail
• Eligible to meet security clearance requirements (5 years’ continual UK residency)
• Experience working within a precision manufacturing or model‑making environment is highly advantageous

Contact & Application

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Eve Terry at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.