Precision Technician/Engineer

Precision Technician/Engineer
Plymouth

Up to £42,800 dependant on experience + Bonus Scheme + Overtime + 33Days Holiday inc Bank Holidays + Pension + Extra Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional with machining and tooling experience to join a market-leading international manufacturer, working on a range of precision tooling, fixtures and production support activities while developing your career in a highly technical environment.

The company are a well-established, highly revered manufacturing company in the Plymouth area with sites across the world that not only are renowned for the quality of their products but also for being a leading and progressive employer within the area.

In this role your duties will include repairing press tooling, jigs, fixtures, and machine parts, create and commission new jigs and fixtures, assist with new product introduction, implement continuous improvement techniques,

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where you will be well rewarded for your efforts, not just through a good salary, bonus, and benefits, but also through the chance to progress your career and make a big impact on your department.

The Role:

• Apply problem‑solving techniques and continuous improvement principles to maximise tooling availability, improve performance, enhance quality, and reduce waste.
• Design, fabricate, and commission new jigs and fixtures to support production processes.
• Prioritise workload effectively to ensure timely responses to breakdowns and completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Perform reactive repairs on press tooling, jigs, fixtures, and machine parts.
• Support new product introductions, ensuring equipment and processes meet operational requirements.
• Analyse tooling issues and root causes, developing effective PPM and TPM activities.
• Record all maintenance activities within the CMMS.
• Source and procure spare components as required.
• Support production teams to help ensure daily targets are met.
• Assist Maintenance Engineers with breakdowns, repairs, PPM, and installation work across other factory equipment when needed.

• Responsible for maintaining production tooling, jigs, and fixtures
• Day shift, 7am to 3pm
• £19.21 - £21.96 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
• Benefits - Monthly & yearly bonus, 33 days holiday inc bank holidays (can purchase additional days via scheme) Life insurance 3x salary, 5% pension, retail discounts

The person:

• Apprenticeship as Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, or Toolmaker or relevant NVQ Level 3/BTEC Level 3
• Proficiency in CNC lathe, CNC mill, and surface grinding
• Experience in AutoCAD, 3D modelling or inventor would be advantageous
• TIG/JIG welding would be advantageous.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.