Toolroom Engineer

CNC Miller / Toolmaker

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £18.00 – £22.00 per hour (£37,440 – £45,760 per annum, based on 40 paid hours per week)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:30pm | Friday, 8:00am–2:30pm
Overtime: Weekend overtime available

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Miller / Toolmaker to join an established manufacturing business based in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist with a background in precision engineering, metalworking or toolmaking to join a busy, hands-on engineering environment.

The role involves setting and operating CNC milling machines, alongside conventional milling, occasional lathe work and precision toolroom activities.

No CNC programming is required, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced CNC Setter/Operator who enjoys practical machining and toolmaking.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines using existing programmes.
• Work with Dugard CNC milling machines and Siemens control systems.
• Carry out conventional/manual milling and occasional lathe work.
• Manufacture, modify and repair precision metal tooling components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Undertake bench fitting, assembly and finishing of tooling components.
• Inspect finished components using micrometers, verniers and other precision measuring equipment.
• Assist with tooling maintenance, repairs and improvements.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and workshop safety.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines within a precision engineering or metalworking environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Practical experience with manual/conventional milling machines.
• Some experience using conventional lathes.
• Good understanding of machining tolerances and precision measurement.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience with Dugard CNC milling machines.
• Knowledge of Siemens controls or ShopMill.
• Previous toolmaking or toolroom experience.
• Experience manufacturing one-off precision components or carrying out tooling repairs.
• Engineering apprenticeship or relevant machining qualification.

Candidates from general precision engineering, metal machining, CNC milling and toolmaking backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Previous plastics or packaging industry experience is not required.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £18.00 – £22.00, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Weekend overtime opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company events.
• Opportunity to work across both CNC and conventional machining.
• Established manufacturing environment with varied, hands-on engineering work.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy