Tooling Engineer – Press Tools & Die-Cutting Maintenance

The Whittan Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whittan Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a proactive Tooling Engineer to maintain and improve production tooling across our site. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations and Projects to maximise tooling reliability and minimise downtime.

This full-time role primarily runs on days, with occasional flexibility to cover other shifts to meet business needs. A strong background in tooling, mechanical engineering and hands-on maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining production tooling, press tools and die-cutting equipment.
• Strong mechanical engineering and hand-fitting skills.
• Experience operating workshop machinery: lathes, mills, surface grinders.
• Good understanding of processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to communicate and work with teams.
• Experience liaising with suppliers and external contractors.
• Familiarity with maintenance systems; CMMS experience is advantageous.
• Punctual, reliable, flexible attitude to work.
• BTEC in engineering or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage tooling across the site through a planned preventative maintenance programme.
• Service, maintain and repair press tools, flying shears and die-cutting equipment.
• Respond to tooling breakdowns and carry out maintenance activities when required.
• Order tooling spares and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Track tooling locations and schedules, including off-site repairs.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to support maintenance and improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance and tooling life.
• Support improvements in MTBF and tool wear life.
• Maintain clear communication across Engineering, Operations and Projects teams.
• Ensure all activities comply with Health & Safety requirements and procedures.

Skills

Tooling maintenance

Mechanical engineering

Hand-fitting

Machinery operation

Team collaboration

Supplier liaison

KPI improvement

Tooling knowledge

Education

BTEC in Engineering

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Whittan Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a proactive Tooling Engineer to maintain and improve production tooling across our site. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations and Projects to maximise tooling reliability and minimise downtime.

This full-time role primarily runs on days, with occasional flexibility to cover other shifts to meet business needs. A strong background in tooling, mechanical engineering and hands-on maintenance is essential.