Tool Room Engineer / Toolmaker

Recruit 2 You Ltd; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit 2 You Ltd in South Normanton, DE55, is seeking a Tool Room Engineer / Toolmaker to manufacture new tooling from engineering drawings, repair and modify existing tooling, and support production with urgent tooling breakdowns.

You will operate manual milling machines, centre lathes, surface and cylindrical grinders, and apply EDM spark erosion and CNC milling where required, ensuring high precision and quality in every tool produced.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Tool Room or Toolmaking environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience manufacturing, repairing, and maintaining production tooling.
• Strong machining skills using manual tool room equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new tooling from engineering drawings.
• Repair, service, and modify existing tooling as required.
• Operate manual milling machines, centre lathes, surface grinders, and cylindrical grinders.
• Use EDM spark erosion equipment and CNC milling machinery where required.
• Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings accurately.
• Inspect finished tooling to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Support production with tooling breakdowns and urgent repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe tool room environment.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Machining skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork / independence

Tools

EDM spark eroders

CNC milling machines

Manual milling machines

Centre lathes

Surface grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Job description

New Opportunity - Tool Room Engineer / Toolmaker

Are you an experienced Toolmaker who enjoys producing and repairing precision tooling from engineering drawings?

Our client is looking for a Tool Room Engineer / Toolmaker to join their experienced engineering team in South Normanton. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-equipped tool room, manufacturing new tooling while also repairing, servicing, and modifying existing tooling to support production.

Working predominantly with manual machinery, you'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of precision while supporting the continued efficiency of the manufacturing operation.

As the new Tool Room Engineer / Toolmaker, you will:

• Manufacture new tooling from engineering drawings
• Repair, service, and modify existing tooling as required
• Operate manual milling machines, centre lathes, surface grinders, and cylindrical grinders
• Use EDM spark erosion equipment and CNC milling machinery where required
• Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings accurately
• Inspect finished tooling to ensure quality and accuracy
• Support production with tooling breakdowns and urgent repairs
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe tool room environment
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime

Main Requirements for This Role

• Previous experience within a Tool Room or Toolmaking environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience manufacturing, repairing, and maintaining production tooling
• Strong machining skills using manual tool room equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience

• Experience operating EDM spark eroders
• Experience using CNC milling machines
• Precision engineering or manufacturing background

What you can expect in return:

• £17.00 per hour for an experienced Tool Room Machinist
• Up to £19.00 per hour for an experienced Toolmaker, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to join a long-established manufacturing business
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Well-equipped tool room with a variety of precision machinery

About this role:

• Salary between £17.00 - £19.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position based in South Normanton, DE55
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm