Job Description Toolroom Engineer Location: Near Uxbridge, West London Salary: £36,729 (£19ph) 1.5x daily overtime Interview Process: One-stage, onsite Start Date: ASAP There is a signing bonus available with this role: £3,000 paid over three (3) instalments. Work on precision aerospace components in a hands-on toolroom environment Syntech Recruitment is working with a well-established UK aerospace and defence manufacturer, renowned for producing high-precision components used in critical, life-saving aviation systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, modern manufacturing facility with long-term stability and development. We are recruiting a Toolroom Engineer to support low-batch, high-precision machining operations. This role is ideal for a machinist who enjoys hands-on work, combining manual machining, deburring and fitting, rather than high-volume production work. Why join? £36,729 (depending on experience) Overtime paid at 1.5x (typically 5–10 hours per week) Fantastic company pension scheme Healthcare plan Early Friday finish for improved work–life balance Opportunity to work on aerospace-grade precision components Clean, modern working environment Long-term role with development opportunities Toolroom Engineer Duties Carry out manual machining, including milling, turning, drilling and fitting Perform deburring, bench work and component finishing/broaching Produce precision components to tight tolerances and engineering drawings Edit programmes at the machine (no offline programming required) Carry out self-inspection using micrometres, verniers, gauges, etc. Support apprentices and trainees where required Conduct basic machine and tool maintenance Toolroom Engineer Profile This role suits a hands-on machinist with a strong manual background and a quality-first mindset. Essential experience: Background as a Manual Machinist, Toolroom Engineer or Toolmaker Confident setting and operating CNC mills and lathes Strong manual machining skills Experience with deburring, fitting and finishing work Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Comfortable working to tight tolerances and quality standards Simply apply today to speak to one of our consultants. Please note: candidates must be available to attend interviews in early January to be considered for this position. All candidates will go through a base line security vetting process (BPSS) before employment commences.