Inspector / Toolmaker / Fabricator Based in Leyland £16.00 – £19.00 per hour (DOE) Bonus Scheme Full-time, Permanent | 4-day working week (Mon–Thu, 7:00am–5:00pm, 38hrs) About the Role We are seeking a skilled Inspector / Toolmaker / Fabricator. This is a hands-on position that combines inspection, fabrication, and jig/toolmaking, ensuring our components meet the highest quality standards while assisting with bespoke projects. Key Responsibilities Inspection * Measure and record components against engineering drawings. * Inspect flat, folded, and welded metalwork for dimensions, flatness, distortion, and weld quality. * Check surface finishes, grinding quality, paint thickness, and appearance. * Produce dimensional reports, log findings, complete submission warrants, and part identification. Fabrication * Undertake one-off and small-batch fabrication, including handcrafted jobs. * Work with various processes including cutting, drilling, grinding, and assembly. Toolmaking & Jigs * Use basic lathe and milling skills to manufacture jigs and tools to specification. * Design, test, and prove jigs for production use. What We’re Looking For ✔ Strong background in inspection, fabrication, or toolmaking. ✔ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. ✔ Skilled in using measurement tools (verniers, micrometers, gauges, etc.). ✔ Hands-on experience with fabrication techniques. ✔ Basic lathe/milling knowledge for jig/tool production. ✔ Attention to detail and ability to log accurate reports. ✔ Flexible, proactive, and a team player. What’s on Offer ✅ Competitive hourly rate (£16.00 – £19.00 DOE). ✅ Bonus scheme. ✅ Auto-enrolment pension. ✅ 4-day working week (3-day weekend every week). ✅ Regular overtime opportunities