R&D Technician (Sheet Metal)

Company: Luton Bennett
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Location: Preston
Job Description:

R&D Technician (Sheet Metal)

Preston

  • £40,000
  • Pension
  • 25 Days Holiday
  • 8 Bank Holidays
  • Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
  • Tea/Coffee
  • Parking
  • Healthcare Scheme
  • Death in Service Scheme

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm & 4.30pm Finish Friday

R&D Technician required for a reputable and leading manufacturer operating in over 60 countries.

Working in a three-person workshop team within the wider R&D department, you will be responsible for making bespoke tooling and will oversee the process from cradle to grave, including manufacture, modification, and providing feedback in design reviews. This is a hands-on problem-solving role working in an experienced team where you will add value and help shape R&D towards smarter, more tool-friendly designs.

The R&D Technician Role:

  • Ensure new product concepts are efficiently and reliably converted into prototypes and tooling
  • Cradle to Grave – manufacture the tooling and use it to produce samples
  • Working in a three-person workshop team
  • Input to Design Reviews
  • Tool Manufacture & Development
  • Product verification and testing
  • Working closely with other departments

The R&D Technician Required:

  • Experience making complex sheet metal products/tooling
  • Welding and sheet metal forming skills
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Able to interpret and build from detailed drawings
  • Excellent communication skills

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Posted: October 11th, 2026