Hands-On Toolroom Assistant | Path to Manager

Proactive Global; Kettering; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Permanent role

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a hands-on Toolroom Assistant at its Kettering site to support tooling maintenance, refurbishment and preparation of tooling, machinery and components. You will work closely with Toolroom Engineers in a busy workshop, following engineering drawings, instructions and specifications to high standards.

This permanent, day-shift role offers a clear path to Toolroom Manager, training and development within an established engineering team.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or engineering background.
• Good practical hands-on skills.
• Comfort with hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Able to read engineering drawings.
• Attention to detail and quality standards.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, repair and refurbishment of tooling and machinery.
• Support Toolroom Engineers with day-to-day engineering and workshop activities.
• Strip, clean, inspect and rebuild components.
• Assist with manufacture, modification and repair of mechanical components.
• Prepare tools, equipment and components for engineering work.
• Use basic workshop machinery and hand tools.
• Carry out measuring and inspection of components.
• Use equipment such as verniers and micrometers when required.
• Assist with engineering projects and machinery improvements.
• Keep the toolroom organised, clean and safe.
• Follow engineering drawings, instructions and specifications.
• Work to high standards of accuracy and quality.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Hands-on skills

Workshop tools

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Hand tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking a hands-on Toolroom Assistant at its Kettering site to support tooling maintenance, refurbishment and preparation of tooling, machinery and components. You will work closely with Toolroom Engineers in a busy workshop, following engineering drawings, instructions and specifications to high standards.

This permanent, day-shift role offers a clear path to Toolroom Manager, training and development within an established engineering team.