Injection Moulding Toolmaker

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Structured training and development

Full-time, permanent opportunity

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are currently recruiting an Injection Moulding Toolmaker to join a busy toolroom in Blackburn. You will work across manual machining, grinding, and fault diagnostics to support production and maintain tooling performance.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, independence, and a strong attention to detail, with a structured training period on the day shift and a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Toolmaker or Toolmaker within a manufacturing environment.
• Versatile across manual machining and grinding disciplines.
• Experience using manual lathes, milling machines, surface grinders and universal grinders.
• Experience working with hot runner systems and fault diagnostics.
• Self-motivated, reliable and capable of working independently.
• Proactive and able to manage workload effectively, including during quieter periods.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Recognised apprenticeship and relevant trade qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of toolroom and toolmaking activities.
• Work with and maintain hot runner systems.
• Diagnose and resolve tooling faults on the production shop floor.
• Operate manual centre lathes and milling machines.
• Carry out surface grinding and universal grinding.
• Maintain and repair tooling to a high standard.
• Identify and resolve mechanical and tooling issues efficiently.
• Support production requirements and minimise downtime.
• Manage your own workload effectively and work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and workmanship.

Skills

Toolmaking

Manual machining

Grinding

Fault diagnosis

Hot runner systems

Education

Apprenticeship or trade qualifications

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Universal grinders

Job description

Injection Moulding Toolmaker

Full Time | Days | Blackburn, Lancashire BB1

Salary: £43,243.49 – £47,675.95 per annum

Full time permanent role working Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm

About the Role

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Injection Moulding Toolmaker to join a busy and dynamic toolroom environment in Blackburn.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Toolmaker who enjoys a hands‑on role and has a versatile background across manual machining, grinding, injection moulding tooling and fault diagnosis.

You will play an important role in supporting production, maintaining tooling performance and ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of toolroom and toolmaking activities.
• Work with and maintain hot runner systems.
• Diagnose and resolve tooling faults on the production shop floor.
• Operate manual centre lathes and milling machines.
• Carry out surface grinding and universal grinding.
• Maintain and repair tooling to a high standard.
• Identify and resolve mechanical and tooling issues efficiently.
• Support production requirements and minimise downtime.
• Manage your own workload effectively and work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and workmanship.

About You

• Have proven experience as an Injection Moulding Toolmaker or Toolmaker within a manufacturing environment.
• Be fully versatile across manual machining and grinding disciplines.
• Have experience using manual lathes, milling machines, surface grinders and universal grinders.
• Have experience working with hot runner systems and fault diagnostics.
• Be self‑motivated, reliable and capable of working independently.
• Be proactive and able to manage workload effectively, including during quieter periods.
• Have a practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and quality.
• A recognised apprenticeship and relevant trade qualifications are preferred.

Training & Development

A structured three-month training period will be provided on the day shift, along with ongoing support to help you become familiar with the role, processes and equipment.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday – Day Shift
• 40 hours per week
• Overtime, including weekends, may be required depending on business needs.

Benefits

• Salary of £43,243.49 – £47,675.95 per annum
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On‑site parking
• Structured training and development
• Full-time, permanent opportunity

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future