Toolmaker

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Operations Limited is hiring a Toolmaker to join the wing box assembly facility in Broughton. You will ensure critical path tooling is maintained and certified, guaranteeing quality for flight-critical components.

What's In It for You

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts.
• Work / Life Balance: 35-hour week, Double Days shift pattern (flexibility required).
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Leadership University, 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, discounted family health/dental insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen.
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave, purpose-built maternity rooms.
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

How You Will Contribute to the Team

• Support production areas within the wing box assembly facility, ensuring maximum operational capability.
• Reactively maintain tooling to keep production operational.
• Proactively maintain critical path tooling and jig features using pre-defined schedules.
• Utilise Laser Trackers and CMM instruments with the Metrology team to check and certify various tooling types.
• Support all measurements for AC concession data and essential acceptance checks.

About You

• Completion of a toolmaking, fitter machinist, or machining apprenticeship qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Working knowledge of tool room machines: lathes, millers, grinding machines, jig borers.
• Experience with Laser Tracker and CMM instruments.
• Ability to follow complex documentation and maintenance procedures accurately.
• Strong focus on precision engineering and flexibility.

Additional Information

Security Clearance: BPSS and Export Control checks required. Travel: Occasional UK and international travel. Flexible working options available; talk to us at interview. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a Disability Confident Employer and offers an interview to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] supports workforce diversity and inclusion. For any adjustments, contact your Talent Acquisition Partner. Not a 100% match? [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] supports personal growth with customised development solutions.

For fraud reporting, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] never asks for monetary exchange in recruitment. Privacy notice: CLICK HERE.