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 opportunitiesToolroom 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 maintenanceToolroom 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 standardsSimply 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