Tooling Engineer: Reliability & Maintenance Lead

The Whittan Group; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whittan Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to maintain and service a range of production tooling, including press tools and die-cutting equipment. You will work with Engineering, Operations, Projects and external suppliers to maximise tooling reliability and minimise downtime.

This is mainly a day-shift role with occasional flexibility for other shifts. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and hand-fitting skills, experience operating workshop

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering and hand-fitting skills.
• Experience using workshop machinery including lathes, milling machines and surface grinders.
• Good process and manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Punctual, reliable and flexible approach to work.

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, including equipment sent off-site for repair, to ensure maintenance schedules remain on track.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to support tooling maintenance and improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the tooling department to improve performance and tooling life.
• Support improvements in key performance measures including MTBF and tool wear life.
• Maintain excellent communication across Engineering, Operations and Projects teams, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Tooling maintenance

Mechanical engineering

Hand-fitting

Workshop machinery operation

Teamwork

Education

BTEC qualification in engineering

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Whittan Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to maintain and service a range of production tooling, including press tools and die-cutting equipment. You will work with Engineering, Operations, Projects and external suppliers to maximise tooling reliability and minimise downtime.

This is mainly a day-shift role with occasional flexibility for other shifts. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and hand-fitting skills, experience operating workshop