Mould Maintenance Technician

ACO Technologies; Shefford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Mould Maintenance Technician. The successful candidate will maintain and repair moulds to ensure optimal performance, work closely with production teams, and undertake high-quality maintenance focusing on safety and reliability. Candidates should have a background in manufacturing, experience in MIG and TIG welding, and strong mechanical skills. A full UK driving licence is required, while a forklift truck licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Background in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Physically fit with good manual handling awareness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve moulds to ensure optimal performance.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams.
• Carry out high-quality maintenance with a focus on safety.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Strong mechanical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Hand tools

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Mould Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair our extensive portfolio of moulds, ensuring they’re ready for production when needed. If you thrive in a hands‑on environment and take pride in precision and reliability, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the role

• Maintain, repair, and improve moulds to ensure optimal performance.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to minimise downtime and enhance tool reliability.
• Carry out high-quality maintenance with a focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Working at rotating shift pattern of Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm and 8:00am to 4:00pm, totaling 37.5 hours per week.

About you

To be successful in this role you ideally have:

• Background in a production or manufacturing environment.
• MIG and TIG welding experience.
• Strong mechanical and fabrication skills, including use of lathes, mills, grinders, and hand tools.
• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Comfortable using digital tools and systems (e.g., CMMS or mould maintenance software).
• Physically fit with good manual handling awareness (role involves handling heavy tooling).
• Self‑motivated, independent, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Reliable team player with a proactive approach and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence (Forklift Truck licence preferred).