Tool Maker

Use your expertise to craft and repair high-precision tools for aerospace excellence. Collaborate with top teams, drive innovation, and ensure safety and quality in every project. Shape the future of aviation with your skills and dedication!

As a Tool Maker, you will be responsible for producing, servicing, and repairing high-precision tools, jigs, and fixtures essential for aerospace production and MRO operations. Key aspects of the role include:

• Operating manual machines, reading technical drawings, supporting prototype assembly, and using precision measurement techniques
• Collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams to maintain tooling records, improve processes, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards

The ideal Candidate should meet the following requirements:

• GCSE level education or equivalent
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proficient in milling or turning machines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Effective communicator and team player
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and improvement‑oriented
• Workshop experience essential; tool room experience preferred
• Basic welding knowledge (Gas, MIG, TIG, Stick) advantageous

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the UK.

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group - the world's leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as modifications to the civil aviation industry. With tailor‑made maintenance programs and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers' aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing and development organization.

With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in the fields of maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is located in London and has over 300 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization.