We are looking for an experienced Toolmaker to join our Toolroom team. The role involves manufacturing, maintaining, and improving tooling and ancillary equipment used in the manufacture, assembly, and testing in the UK and overseas.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Salary & Benefits £34,000 - £38,000 per year, depending on experience Stable, permanent position Opportunity to work within a well-established engineering and manufacturing environment Involvement in varied tooling, maintenance, and project work Supportive team with development opportunities Shift Pattern (Current pattern - flexibility required as this may change) Monday to Thursday: 7:45am - 12:30pm / 1:00pm - 4:45pm Friday: 7:45am - 12:30pm Key Responsibilities Manufacture, maintain, and repair tooling, jigs, fixtures, and work-holding equipment Support planned maintenance, breakdowns, and tool orders to ensure timely completion Maintain tooling and equipment used by Operations Provide day-to-day support to production for manufacturing, maintenance, and quality issues Work closely with Tool Design to ensure effective tooling solutions Feedback improvements and defects to Operations and Process Engineering Ensure all Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures are followed Support projects and continuous improvement activity Assist with supervising and training apprentices or toolroom assistants Skills & Experience (Essential) Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment Proven experience in tool, jig, fixture, and work-holding manufacture Time-served engineer or completed mechanical apprenticeship Qualified to a minimum of ONC or equivalent NVQ Good knowledge of manufacturing engineering Strong attention to detail and quality Ability to work independently xehkeey and as part of a team Basic computer skills and good organisational skills Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices Desirable Experience manufacturing press tools Experience with CNC and conventional machining methods Knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, 5 Why) Problem-solving skills and ability to train others Ability to deputise for the Toolroom Team Leader when required How to Apply If you are an experienced Toolmaker looking for a hands-on role within a stable engineering environment, please apply with your CV.