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Patternmaker

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United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Sept 2026
💰 £36,744/yr

About the role

Orbital Recruitment are looking for an experienced Patternmaker to join our manufacturing specialist client in Derby.
Immediate start available
Salary & Working Hours
* Starting salary: £36,744.40
* Monday to Friday
* Flexible start times between 6:00am and 8:00am
* Overtime available
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who can come in and get up to speed quickly, with solid hands-on experience in a pattern shop or toolroom environment.
You’ll need:
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering toolmaking or patternmaking within a similar industry
* A sound knowledge of patternmaking and toolmaking
* Experience working within a pattern shop or toolroom environment
* Strong hand finishing skills
* The ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings
* Experience producing tooling or patterns for industries such as:
* Automotive
* Foundry
* Aerospace
* Marine
Main Responsibilities
* Producing tool parts in wood
* Making jigs and fixtures for the production of automotive and foundry components
* Carrying out hand finishing work to a high standard
* Reverse engineering parts for repair where required
* Following company processes, quality procedures and housekeeping standards as part of the quality management system
The Next Step
If you have a strong patternmaking background and think this could be a good fit, apply now

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