Toolroom Machinist
Telford
£36,000

Yolk Recruitment is partnered with one of the UK's largest specialist UK manufacturers who are continuing to grow and have created a new opportunity for a Toolroom Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in manual machining or toolmaking, while experience of CNC machining is advantageous it can be developed here.

This is a future proof business that dominates its field, known for producing high quality products and consistently investing to maintain its competitive lead. There are significant opportunities to continue your development, learning from experience around you and a structured development programme and a role that will continue to grow as you do.

This is what you'll be doing

Working a 4 on / 4 off rota, days, 6am - 6pm.
Carrying out repair, maintenance and modification of manufacturing tooling
Interpreting engineering drawings and working to tolerances of ±0.05mm
Using a range of workshop machinery including vertical mills, manual lathes, surface grinders and CNC equipment
Working with bench tools and finishing techniques (filing, polishing etc.)
Supporting general engineering and tooling tasks across the site
Collaborating with engineers across the business to ensure tooling quality and availabilityThe experience you'll need

Experience with manual machining (milling, turning, bench work)
Comfortable working to tight tolerances
Able to read and interpret technical drawings
A good approach to problem solving and methodical work
CNC experience would be a bonus, but not essential
Ideally time-served or with a recognised engineering apprenticeship - but practical ability and learning mindset matter mostIf you feel you have the experience to make the most of this opportunity, apply now with your CV.

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