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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
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