Machinist / Mechanical Fitter (Toolroom)

Location: Luton
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

An established engineering organisation with a long-standing history dating back to the late 1800s is seeking a skilled Machinist / Mechanical Fitter to join its team. The business supports a diverse client base of over 3,500 customers across the UK, including major manufacturers and globally recognised brands.

Specialising in asset performance optimisation, the company delivers services across motors, gearboxes, pumps, machining, induction, condition monitoring and fabrication.

This position is based within a toolroom environment, focusing largely on one-off components and bespoke engineering work.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machinery including lathes, milling machines, radial drills, grinders and borers
• Carry out mechanical repairs including reclamation of worn shafts, bearings, housings and threads
• Work to tight tolerances (typically down to 0.001”) on industrial equipment
• Accurately use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers, callipers, slip gauges and depth gauges
• Manufacture new components from engineering drawings or reverse-engineered specifications
• Maintain accurate records of dimensions, limits and fits in a low-volume, high-precision environment
• Promote and adhere to safe working practices at all times

Skills & Experience

• Secondary school education or equivalent
• Completed engineering apprenticeship (preferred)
• Practical, hands-on machining experience gained through on-the-job training
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and repair techniques
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

What’s on Offer

• Stable, permanent employment within a well-established engineering environment
• Opportunity to work on varied, bespoke projects
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and quality