Tooling Assembly & Inspection Technician

Location: Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Permanent

Contact Email: rachel.hughes@cherryprofessional.co.uk

Contact Phone: 01159222240

Sector: Engineering

Salary: 34000

Start Date: 2026-07-27

Consultant: Rachel Hughes

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Tooling Assembly & Inspection Technician
North Nottingham
£32,000 – £34,000 + Excellent Overtime rates
Permanent

Are you someone who enjoys precision, process and getting things right first time?

We’re recruiting for a Tooling Assembly & Inspection Technician to join a specialist engineering team supporting the preparation, inspection and verification of tooling used within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

This role would suit someone who takes genuine pride in quality, accuracy and following established procedures. It is not a design or development role; instead, it is focused on ensuring tooling is prepared, assembled, inspected and documented to the highest standard every time.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Assembling and preparing tooling for production use.
  • Conducting detailed inspections and quality checks.
  • Using measuring equipment and inspection tools.
  • Verifying tooling condition and identifying defects or wear.
  • Following technical instructions and documented procedures.
  • Maintaining accurate traceability and production records.
  • Supporting continuous compliance with quality standards.
  • Working closely with production and engineering teams.
We’re Interested In Speaking To People From Backgrounds Such As:
  • Tooling Technician
  • Toolmaker
  • CNC Setter / Setter Operator
  • Precision Assembly Technician
  • Inspection Technician
  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Aerospace Manufacturing
  • Defence Manufacturing
  • Nuclear Manufacturing
  • Quality Inspection
  • Precision Engineering
Experience Required
  • Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings or technical documentation.
  • Experience using measuring equipment such as:
    • Verniers
    • Micrometers
    • Gauges
    • Dial indicators
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Experience following documented procedures and quality processes.
  • Comfortable completing paperwork and maintaining traceability records.
What’s Important We’re looking for somebody who:
  • Enjoys working to process.
  • Takes pride in producing consistently high-quality work.
  • Understands the importance of accuracy and traceability.
  • Is comfortable performing detailed, repetitive tasks.
  • Wants to become a valued specialist within a stable engineering environment.
Package
  • £32,000 – £34,000 depending on experience.
  • Overtime available.
  • Monday-Friday days.
  • Stable long-term opportunity.
  • Full training provided on company-specific processes and tooling.



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