Manufacturing Tool Prepper

Workforce Recruitment; Darwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking a Tooling Mechanic to service and repair mould tools in a team-oriented environment. You will need proven engineering experience, good communication skills, and time management abilities. The position offers a 4-day working week with opportunities for overtime and excellent benefits.

Benefits

28 days holidays per year

Overtime rates

On-site occupational health services

Employee referral scheme

Corporate health cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience within an engineering role.
• Experience with machining processes linked to tool manufacture.
• Experience in handling and servicing tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs of mould tools.
• Provide reports on tool findings.
• Maintain close liaison with engineering and production departments.

Skills

IT communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Team player

Job description

Tooling Mechanic to join a successful and longstanding aerospace manufacturing company.

Here is what you can expect to be doing:

Role Responsibilities:

• Carry out servicing and repairs of mould tools within the toolroom, moulding, and production environment.
• Work alongside the existing team to investigate and develop knowledge on all aspects of tool operation and servicing.
• Provide reports on tool findings, conforming to standards.
• Be a team player with IT communication and negotiation skills.
• Maintain close liaison with engineering, quality, and production departments as necessary.
• Demonstrate good time management to complete activities alongside production schedules.
• Be self-motivated with a proven history of bringing activities to closure.
• Use and understand design documentation and procedures relevant to the aerospace market.
• Having a good grasp of mould toolings theories would be advantageous.

A few things about you:

• Proven suitable experience within an engineering role.
• Experience with machining processes linked to tool manufacture.
• Experience in handling and servicing tools.
• Experience in customer interface.

Working hours:

4-day week, Monday to Thursday, 07:15 am to 5:00 pm, totaling 37 hours weekly.

Overtime is available from Friday to Sunday at premium rates.

Why work for us:

Benefits include:

• Holidays starting at 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays) based on a 4-day working week.
• Overtime rates after basic hours: 1.5x basic hourly rate on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Overtime on Sundays at 2.0x basic hourly rate.
• Shift allowances: Nights 33%, Double day 18%, Blended Rota 22%.
• On-site occupational health services.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Corporate health cash plan (benefit in kind).

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Created on 16/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom.