Tool Maker / Bench Hand

Probe UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy manufacturing company is seeking a Toolmaker Bench Hand in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with experience in precision work, repair and maintain press tools, and contribute to a friendly team environment. Offering a salary of £32,000 - £36,000 and benefits, this is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Lunchtime finish Friday

Death in Service

Structured training offered

Outstanding career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in press tool maintenance and repair.
• Open to all skill levels, from newly qualified to experienced.
• Ability to troubleshoot tool issues using proven techniques.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain press tools to exacting tolerances.
• Strip, rebuild, and regrind tools for maintenance.
• Mentor trainees and apprentices on the shop floor.

Skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Proactive, quality-focused mindset

Experience in high-volume, precision press toolmaking

Education

Apprentice trained

Job description

Overview

Toolmaker Bench Hand – Are you a hands-on Toolmaker Bench Hand who loves precision work? Do you have a knack for shaping, bending, and bringing metal to life? We’re looking for an experienced Toolmaker Bench Hand to join our friendly, skilled team. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a freshly qualified apprentice, if you have the right attitude and a passion for precision, we’ll give you the platform to thrive in our fast-paced, high-volume environment. Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Moseley, Yardley, Aston, Brownhills, Smethwick, Dudley, Stourbridge, Wednesbury, Bilston, Minworth and Harbourne.

Key Benefits

• Salary: £32,000 - £36,000
• Days
• Lunchtime finish Friday
• Death in Service
• Vast variety of work
• Queens Award winning Business
• Structured training offered
• Outstanding career prospects
• Friendly loyal team

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain press tools to exacting tolerances
• Strip, rebuild, and regrind tools for maintenance & repair
• Troubleshoot tool issues using proven problem-solving techniques
• Manage tool try-outs and support tool setters on shift
• Mentor trainees and apprentices
• Champion safety, PPE use, and 5S improvements

Requirements

• Apprentice trained
• Experience in high-volume, precision press toolmaking ideally but all experience will be considered
• Proactive, quality-focused mindset
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings
• All skill levels welcome — from newly qualified to veteran toolmaker

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, down to earth, busy manufacturing company.

If you’re ready to build a career in a role where precision meets opportunity, apply now.

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 and this is a totally free service to all our candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or apply and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our Manufacturing & Production vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

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