Tool Shop Team Leader

Gap Technical Ltd; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business near Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Tool Shop Team Leader. In this role, you will support daily operations, ensure compliance with safety standards, and lead a team focused on producing quality tools. Essential experience includes knowledge of tool processes and supervisory capability. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of leading teams with demonstrated supervisory capability.
• Ability to conduct safety and compliance measures as per EHS requirements.
• Knowledge in maintaining tools to technical standards and understanding quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Supervisor/Manager in day-to-day operations of the tooling shop.
• Ensure team awareness of daily targets and escalate issues impacting production.
• Conduct inspections and record TPM activities in accordance with schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of tool processes such as milling and lathe operations

Experience of leading teams

Ability to maintain and upgrade tools

Understanding inspection plans and quality control

Root cause analysis

Conducting risk assessments

Job description

Tool Shop Team Leader

Competitive + Benefits
Welwyn Garden City
Days Only (Mon-Fri)
gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Tool Shop Team Leader to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City

Performance Objectives

• Supporting the Supervisor/Manager with day‑to‑day operations of the tooling shop
• Responsible for carrying out Opex/WTC (walk the cell), FOD walks, and HSE audits daily
• Ensure the team are aware of daily targets and responsibilities
• To be productive, efficient and provide good quality tools and service, escalating any issues that impact the Tooling plan
• Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity; OTIF
• Tools are prepared to the correct technical standard to provide maximum batch run and product quality
• Tool modifications and refurbishments are completed prior to the next forming run while adhering to all safety standards and internal protocols
• Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization
• Support Engineers in tooling problems and design ideas
• Support the Tooling Co‑ordinator & Quality with Tooling and Inspection reports
• Work with Maintenance to assist with Press Refurbishment
• Assist with press and equipment upgrades through design, sub‑contract or selection and management
• Comply with all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements
• Read and understand the requirements on the Job Card for the operation to be carried out
• Ensure that all the documentation required to carry out the operation in accordance with the Job Card is available at the point of use and at the correct revision
• Use all measuring equipment as defined within Inspection Plans to check conformance to requirements
• Carry out in‑process inspection in accordance with relevant inspection plans to ensure that components are conforming prior to passing on to subsequent operations
• Identify and communicate components identified as non‑conforming during in‑process inspection in accordance with the Non‑Conformance Procedure
• Complete all work booking requirements within the MRP system to ensure accurate WIP records
• Carry out and record all TPM activities in accordance with the specified schedule for the equipment being operated

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Knowledge of tool processes such as milling and lathe operations
• Experience of leading teams, demonstrating supervisory capability
• Tool modifications and refurbishments: ability to maintain and upgrade tools to technical standards
• Inspection and quality control: understanding inspection plans, measuring equipment, and conformance checks
• Root cause analysis: identifying and resolving problems effectively
• Safety and compliance: conducting risk assessments, FOD walks, and adhering to EHS requirements

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to inspection procedures and standards
• Practical involvement in tool modifications and refurbishments
• Supporting press shop operations
• Participation in continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis
• Working with maintenance teams on press refurbishment and equipment upgrades

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Closing Date: 24/12/2025

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