Tool Maker/Fitter (IR037TK)

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
12 May 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.

If you are interested in this role please either apply within, or send your CV directly to thomas.knapton@irweb.co.uk

INDLEE


Contact information

Thomas Knapton