Toolmaker

European Foundation for Business Qualification (EFBQ); Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation manufacturer is seeking Toolmakers for their Broughton site to support the Wing Build Production section. Applicants should have completed a full Apprenticeship in Toolmaking and NVQ Level 3, bringing valuable skills in maintaining delicate tooling and certification processes. This role offers dynamic work in a prestigious aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as Toolmaker.
• Completed an Apprenticeship in Toolmaking and NVQ Level 3.
• Familiarity with Laser Trackers and CMM instruments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tooling to support production.
• Work with the Metrology team on tooling certification.
• Support measurements for AC concession data.

Skills

Toolmaking

Metrology

Problem Solving

Education

Full Apprenticeship in Toolmaking

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Join Guidant as we collaborate with the world's largest aircraft manufacturer, Airbus. We are seeking Toolmakers to join Airbus' dynamic team at the prestigious Broughton site, within the Wing Build Production section.

If you have experience in a similar role, you are invited to join us at Airbus and undertake essential and challenging work, as aircraft wings are among the most technically intricate components of an aircraft.

About the role

• Reactively maintain tooling to keep production enabled
• Proactively maintain critical path tooling and specific features of the jigs to enable production to deliver the build cycle using predefined schedules
• Work with the Metrology team utilizing Laser Trackers and CMM instruments to check and certify varying types of tooling across the Broughton Plant
• Support measurements for AC concession data and acceptance checks

Flexible shift options

• Double Days: Week 1 - 06:00 to 13:10, Week 2 - 13:30 to 20:40 (Monday to Friday)
• Nights: 20:45 to 06:00 (Monday to Thursday)

Who are we looking for?

Individuals who have completed a full Apprenticeship in Toolmaking along with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).

About Airbus

At Broughton, the site designs, tests, and manufactures wings for all Airbus' commercial aircraft, except the A220, supporting approximately 9,000 UK jobs. The site employs 6,000 highly skilled Airbus personnel and has a proud aerospace manufacturing heritage dating back 80 years, producing aircraft such as the Wellington, Lancaster, De Havilland Mosquito, and Comet.

Broughton is conveniently located near major road networks including the A55 and M53. Nearby cities include:

• Chester: 7 miles
• Wrexham: 10 miles
• Liverpool: 18 miles
• Warrington: 22 miles

Become a part of Airbus' legacy and apply today.