Tool Maker

Probe UK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturer specializing in reusable plastic container systems is looking for a Toolmaker. The successful candidate will repair and service moulding machine tools, ensuring efficient operation in a sustainable logistics environment. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, applicants must have relevant UK qualifications and tools expertise.

Benefits

Sick pay based on length of service, up to 24 weeks

Qualifications

• Time served toolmaker for insurance purposes.
• Proven Injection Mould / Plastics experience required.
• Electrical experience is an advantage but not a necessity.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service moulding machine tools efficiently.
• Build, repair and maintain tooling to fine tolerances.
• Liaise with operational staff to resolve tooling issues.

Skills

Injection Mould

Plastics experience

Technical drawings

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Education

Apprenticeship / Qualifications from the UK

Tools

CNC Machining centre

Toolmaking equipment

Job description

Were working with a market-leading manufacturer and supply chain partner specializing in reusable plastic container systems a growing segment at the heart of sustainable logistics and circular economy initiatives.

The company operates across the UK and international markets, supplying reusable packaging solutions to some of the worlds most recognizable retailers and food producers. It combines innovative product design with a strong operational footprint and a commitment to reducing single-use packaging waste.

Toolmaker Hours, Pay and Benefits

• Salary £40,000 (including shift allowance)
• Working hours. There are two options: 10:00am 6:00pm Monday to Friday or 2:00pm -10:00pm Monday to Friday
• Sick pay based on length of service, up to 24 weeks

The Toolmaker will repair and service the moulding machine tools, and related equipment, in a timely and efficient manner.

Commutable From: Leicester, Corby, Peterborough, and Grantham.

Candidate Requirements

• Time served toolmaker for insurance purposes, Apprenticeship / Qualifications have to be from the UK
• Proven Injection Mould / Plastics experience.
• Electrical experience is an advantage but not a necessity.
• Experienced in the operation of toolmaking equipment, eg grinders, lathes, machining.
• CNC Machining centre experience an advantage.
• A base understanding on pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to understand technical drawings.
• Build, repair and maintain tooling
• Work to fine tolerances
• Prove tooling and troubleshoot until running acceptably - target to enable the tools to run "right first-time" in a production environment
• Able to understand technical drawings
• Liaise with operational staff to understand tooling related issues
• Maintenance of machinery on site
• General tool making tasks
• To be flexible in a breakdown scenario

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totallyFREEservice to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me orAPPLYand I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of ourMANUFACTURING & PRODUCTIONvacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact meto have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994

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Job Overview

ID:

1575659

Date Posted:

Posted 2 weeks ago

Expiration Date:

19/07/2025

Location:

Competitive

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