Inspector / Toolmaker / Fabricator

Inspector / Toolmaker / Fabricator

Based in Leyland

£16.00 – £19.00 per hour (DOE) + Bonus Scheme

Full-time, Permanent | 4-day working week (Mon–Thu, 7:00am–5:00pm, 38hrs)



About the Role



We are seeking a skilled Inspector / Toolmaker / Fabricator. This is a hands-on position that combines inspection, fabrication, and jig/toolmaking, ensuring our components meet the highest quality standards while assisting with bespoke projects.



Key Responsibilities



Inspection



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Measure and record components against engineering drawings.



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Inspect flat, folded, and welded metalwork for dimensions, flatness, distortion, and weld quality.



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Check surface finishes, grinding quality, paint thickness, and appearance.



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Produce dimensional reports, log findings, complete submission warrants, and part identification.



Fabrication



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Undertake one-off and small-batch fabrication, including handcrafted jobs.



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Work with various processes including cutting, drilling, grinding, and assembly.



Toolmaking & Jigs



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Use basic lathe and milling skills to manufacture jigs and tools to specification.



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Design, test, and prove jigs for production use.



What We’re Looking For



✔ Strong background in inspection, fabrication, or toolmaking.

✔ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

✔ Skilled in using measurement tools (verniers, micrometers, gauges, etc.).

✔ Hands-on experience with fabrication techniques.

✔ Basic lathe/milling knowledge for jig/tool production.

✔ Attention to detail and ability to log accurate reports.

✔ Flexible, proactive, and a team player.



What’s on Offer



✅ Competitive hourly rate (£16.00 – £19.00 DOE).

✅ Bonus scheme.

✅ Auto-enrolment pension.

✅ 4-day working week (3-day weekend every week).

✅ Regular overtime opportunities