Tool Maker

Probe UK; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Toolmaker / Jig and Fixture Maker to join their team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in manufacturing and repairing tools, dies, and fixtures while working from engineering drawings and specifications. Applicants should possess an engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship and have the right to live and work in the UK. This position offers competitive salaries between £34,000 and £36,000, depending on experience, along with benefits like paid overtime and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Health and wellbeing programmes

On-site parking

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing jigs and fixtures.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and repair tools, dies, and fixtures.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Operate lathes, milling, and grinding machines.
• Collaborate with the engineering team.
• Produce jigs and fixtures in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Experience in producing jigs and fixtures

Ability to read engineering drawings

Understanding of machining processes

Willingness to work day shifts

Education

Engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship

Current Abrasive Wheels Regulations certificate

Knowledge of hot runner systems

Job description

TOOLMAKER / JIG AND FIXTURE MAKER
We are seeking a TOOLMAKER / JIG AND FIXTURE MAKER to strengthen the Toolroom. Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview before applying. We are a long‑established manufacturing organisation that supplies a broad range of industries including agriculture, construction, defence, medical, and education. As our Toolmaker / Jig and Fixture Maker, you will join a friendly team, repairing and manufacturing tools, dies and fixtures.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary: £34,000‑£36,000 (depending on experience) or £32,000‑£35,000 for other locations
• Daily double shifts, paid overtime and 25 days holiday
• Health and wellbeing programmes, on‑site parking
• Growth opportunities and a supportive team environment

Location

Commutable from: Worcester, Hereford, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Halesowen, Tewkesbury, Droitwich, Bromyard, Evesham, Redditch, Cheltenham and Ledbury.

Duties

• Manufacture and repair tools, dies, and fixtures.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Operate lathes, milling and grinding machines.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to optimise tool designs and improve production speed.
• Produce jigs and fixtures in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience producing jigs and fixtures.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Understanding of machining processes.
• Willingness to work day shifts.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications / Preferred Skills

• Engineering qualification or time‑served apprenticeship.
• Current Abrasive Wheels Regulations certificate.
• Knowledge of hot runner systems.
• Experience with unscrewing mould tools.

Other Positions

Tool Maker Bench Hand openings in Bedford, Greenford and MDE Consultants Ltd offer salaries between £32,000 and £43,000 with similar duties. If you meet the qualifications, apply now.

Application

Please submit your CV as soon as possible. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. We are looking to interview candidates now.