Toolroom Machinist

The role

A fantastic opportunity has a risen for an enthusiastic and experienced Toolroom/Workshop Machinist based in the University of Bristol, Faculty of Science & Engineering Queens Mechanical Workshop.

Manufacturing of bespoke designs, working in a toolroom environment with other highly skilled toolmakers. Providing specialist support to academics, Postgraduates and students across the faculty of Science and Engineering. Providing teaching support using the background knowledge of apprenticeships, to aid in the use of pillar drills and other equipment.

What will you be doing?

• Toolroom machining. Machines include CNC Milling turning and EDM. Manual lathes, mills grinding and laser cutting. Fitting knowledge/skills also.
• Teaching support in a classroom environment.
• Supporting research projects around Queens building and adding design knowledge

You should apply if

You have the following:

• City & Guilds or relevant qualifications tool room machinist.
• Knowledge of CAD systems, inclusive of siemens, fanuc and Autodesk/fusion
• Excellent communication skills

Additional information

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog: https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Work pattern: Full-time/35 hours per week

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Thursday 24th September 2026

Interviews are anticipated to be held on Monday 5th October 2026

For informal queries please contact: Ricky Billingham, Technical Manager, Email: rb14942@bristol.ac.uk

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