Tool & Die Maintenance Technician

ATA Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Tool & Die Maintenance Technicians to join their dynamic team in Derby. This role involves utilizing advanced machinery to maintain and create essential tools for vehicle production. With an emphasis on personal development and technical growth, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment. The company prides itself on its commitment to innovation and excellence, making it a remarkable place to work. If you are eager to contribute to a leading automotive manufacturer and thrive in a challenging setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Paid Overtime

18% Total Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Company Car Scheme

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Opportunity to Earn Extra Holiday Hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance technician or tool maker.
• Recognised Level 3 engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Utilising machinery for tooling and maintenance.
• Attending breakdowns on press tooling and supporting new tooling production.

Skills

Maintenance Technician Experience

Tool Making

Welding (Stainless steel/TIG)

Machining and Fabrication

Flexibility for Overtime

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification (NVQ/C&G)

Tools

CNC Machines

Milling Machines

Manual Lathes

Job description

Tool & Die Maintenance technician, £50,483, Derby, 3 shift pattern (Earlies, Afternoon, Nights).

Package includes Annual bonus, paid overtime, 18% Total pension contribution (6% employee, 12 % employer), life assurance, private healthcare, excellent company car scheme, 25 days + 8 days bank holiday with opportunity to earn 39 extra holiday hours, plus more

About the company

Toyota, the world’s largest automotive manufacturer, is looking to recruit multiple Maintenance Technicians for its prestigious production shops at their Burnaston, Derbyshire plant.

Home to the iconic Toyota Corolla—the world’s second most popular vehicle—this state-of-the-art facility has been at the heart of the community since the early 1990s. Today, it employs over 2,000 dedicated team members, each playing a vital role in Toyota’s continued success.

As Toyota’s flagship European site, the UK division is a critical part of the company’s global operations, contributing an impressive £3 billion to the group’s £210 billion annual turnover. TMUK is internationally renowned for its pioneering approach, consistently leading the way with cutting-edge technologies that give it a competitive edge.

The site is home to five manufacturing shops—Press, Body, Paint, Plastics, and Assembly—each with its own nuances and unique challenges. From precision stamping in Press to final vehicle construction in Assembly, every shop plays a critical role in the production process.

Nestled within their busy press department sits the Tool & Die team. These highly skilled craft people are responsible for arguably the sites most hands on part of the complex manufacturing process, intricately creating the tools and dies required to produce the vehicles.

As a tool and die maintenance technician will be responsible for:

• Utilising machinery such as milling machines, manual lathes, and CNC lathes.
• Preparation and maintenance of existing tooling
• Attending to breakdown on press tooling
• Supporting with the production of new press tooling.
• Mechanical strip and rebuilding
• Welding (Stainless steel/TIG) & Laser (Training given)
• Machining and fabrication

What do Toyota Look for?

If you don’t have the above experience, however, are hardworking, determined to learn and develop your skills then we also want to speak with you. TMUK has a leading training academy which will help bring you in line with the standard of engineering on site.

All they require you to have is the following:

• Experience working as a maintenance technician and/or tool maker.
• Recognised Level 3 engineering qualification NVQ/ C&G (Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics)
• Experience within an engineering environment
• Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift.

The benefits

The Benefits

Joining TMUK will offer you a wide range of benefits. You'll take pride in working at one of the UK's most remarkable sites, where personal development and continuous improvement are central to everything they do. Personal development can take many forms, but here, it could include technical growth and progression into senior positions. You’ll be given the responsibility and empowerment to stretch your problem-solving abilities, satisfying the natural curiosity being a maintenance technician brings.

If you think you are the right tool and die maintenance technician for this market leader, please press apply, call Ashton on 07814905283, or email your CV [e-mail]

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