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TOOLMAKER / MECHANICAL ENGINEER – ROTHERWAS, HEREFORD

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We have over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Working for us, you will have the opportunity to be part of a fully integrated multidisciplinary business.

Based at our R&D facility at Rotherwas, an opportunity has arisen for a TOOLMAKER / MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from experienced toolmakers, precision machinists, jig and fixture engineers, prototype engineers and mechanical engineers with a strong hands-on manufacturing background. You should enjoy taking an idea from initial design through to a finished, working component or fixture.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and manufacture production and test tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Use manual milling machines and lathes to produce precision components; use CNC equipment, 3D printing and other methods where appropriate.
• Produce first-off prototypes, assemble tooling and validate designs in the workshop.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, bills of materials, CAD files and supporting documentation.
• Develop practical solutions to production, assembly and test challenges in collaboration with R&D, Production and Test teams.
• Maintain, modify and improve existing tooling and fixtures, and help with small-batch or prototype builds.
• Help maintain a safe, tidy and effective workshop, machines and tooling.

Essential experience and skills

• Proven hands-on experience using manual milling machines and lathes.
• Ability to manufacture mechanical components independently from engineering drawings.
• Practical experience with jigs, fixtures, tooling or prototype components.
• Sound understanding of machining methods, engineering materials, tolerances and precision measurement.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and confidence working independently in a workshop.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and communicate effectively with design and production colleagues.

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.

We have a positive, professional, and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.

• Full time position.
• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 7:45am to 4.15pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening, or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.

Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hereford HR2 6JZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person