Tool Maker

CV Technical; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Kidlington is seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their established Toolroom. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, manufacture, and continuous improvement of injection moulding tools. The role requires collaboration with the production team and a background in plastic injection moulding, CNC machining, and CAD/CAM. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and flexible working hours, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled candidates.

Benefits

Pension: NEST (3% employer / 5% employee)

22 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience as an apprentice-trained Toolmaker or equivalent.
• CNC machining experience essential.
• Background in plastic injection moulding required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and maintain injection moulding tools.
• Support tooling in collaboration with production team.
• Repair and modify existing tooling.

Skills

CNC machining experience

CAD/CAM experience

Experience with fully hardened steel tools

Knowledge of hot runner systems

Partnering with production teams

Education

Apprentice-trained Toolmaker or equivalent

Job description

Toolmaker

Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE) Location: On-site | Monday-Friday Hours: Flexible working available

We are currently recruiting an experienced Toolmaker to join our established Toolroom within a plastic injection moulding environment. This vacancy has arisen due to a leaver, and we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and work closely with our production team to ensure tooling is maintained to the highest standard.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Toolroom Manager, you will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, and continuous improvement of injection moulding tools used in production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with the production team to maintain and support tooling
• Manufacturing new injection moulding tools from technical drawings and 3D CAD data
• Repairing, modifying, and maintaining existing tooling
• Carrying out and documenting regular tool maintenance
• Working within a continuous improvement / 5S environment (right-first-time approach)
• Ensuring correct marking and labelling of all tools
• Working with fully hardened steel production tools
• Supporting hot runner systems, valve gates, and manifolds

About You

You will be an experienced, apprentice-trained Toolmaker. Press tool makers will also be considered due to transferable skills.

Essential skills and experience:

• Apprentice-trained Toolmaker (or equivalent experience)
• CNC machining experience
• CAD/CAM experience
• Background in plastic injection moulding
• Experience with fully hardened steel tools
• Knowledge of hot runner systems, valve gates, and manifolds

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)
• Pension: NEST (3% employer / 5% employee)
• Holidays: 22 days + Bank Holidays (increases with loyalty)

Working hours:

• Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Tuesday‑Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
• Flexible working options available (early starts / late finishes)

Why Join Us?

• Stable, well‑established manufacturing environment
• Modern tooling and processes
• Supportive team structure with clear reporting lines
• Long‑term progression and security

If you're a skilled Toolmaker looking for a stable role with flexibility and a competitive salary, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Kathryn.van- for a confidential conversation