Toolroom Machinist

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.

Main responsibilities:

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 have:

An apprentice served tool room machinist.

Knowledge of CAD systems, inclusive of siemens, fanuc and Autodesk/fusion

Excellent communication skills

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/

Closing date: 11:59pm on Thursday 5 November 2026.

Shortlisting: Friday 6 November 2026.

Interviews: Thursday 12 November 2026.

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