Overview
Reference
IR037TK Salary
£33,000 - £40,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Yorkshire and the Humber -- West Yorkshire -- Wetherby Job Type
Permanent Posted
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Tool Maker/Fitter
Perm Role, £33k-£40k pa DOE, Days, 37hrs per week, Mon-Thurs, Overtime
WETHERBY
I am looking for an experienced Tool Maker/Fitter, with good knowledge of Conventional Engineering techniques, to work for an Engineering/Manufacturing company based in Wetherby. The business is commutable from York, Leeds or Harrogate and this is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing company.
Required Experience:
· Experienced tool room operative within the engineering sector
· Excellent Manual Milling skills
· TIG Welding knowledge would be beneficial
· Grinding & Polishing experience
· Capable of reading complex engineering drawings
· Knowledge of Bridgeport XYZ Axis Milling Machine would be advantageous
· Strong understanding of providing accuracy and quality
· Ability to work to both independently and well within a team
· Adhering to all Quality and H&S Standards
Other desired skills required include:
· Manual Turning and Boring experience would be beneficial
· Experience in Machining a wide range of specialist materials including Heavy Flame cut Structural Steels, High tensile steel, Aluminium, Brass, Bronze and Acetal
· Experience of working to ISO9001:2015
· Ability to visually inspect work
· C/B FLT License would be beneficial
The core working hours for this role are 37hrs per week, 7.30am-5.15pm from Monday to Thursday. Overtime is always available and is paid at Time + 1/3 on weekdays and Time + ½ on Saturdays. The starting salary for the role is experience dependant, between £33k and £40k. This role is advertised as Permanent from day one.
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